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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Borkechev feints and as Ruiz raises his hands in defense, Borkechev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruiz wants to stand up but Borkechev is controlling him.
Borkechev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruiz striking off his back but it's not causing Borkechev any problems.
Ruiz wants to sweep here but Borkechev controlling him for the moment. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ruiz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz wants to break free but Borkechev has control.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Borkechev drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borkechev is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borkechev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borkechev trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Borkechev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borkechev looking to control.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borkechev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Borkechev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borkechev keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ruiz is thwarting Borkechev's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Ruiz seems content to control.
Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Borkechev defends it.
Borkechev is trying to stand up here but Ruiz is controlling him well. #T3#
Ruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ruiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borkechev is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but Borkechev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruiz to get the leverage.
Borkechev is looking to control Ruiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borkechev avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Borkechev tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borkechev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borkechev throws a good cross that connects.
Borkechev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Borkechev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ruiz misses the jab.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Borkechev forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ruiz being controlled against the cage.
Ruiz goes for a takedown attempt but Borkechev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots for a takedown but Borkechev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borkechev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borkechev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borkechev misses with a hook.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borkechev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruiz's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Borkechev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz letting Borkechev take a breather here.#TD2#
Borkechev wants the takedown. Ruiz is fighting it off but Borkechev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruiz's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Borkechev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruiz to the ground. Borkechev is now in Ruiz's guard.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruiz wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling the position.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Borkechev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVB#
Ruiz lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Borkechev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Borkechev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borkechev distracts Ruiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borkechev stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position. #T2#
Borkechev chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borkechev is controlling him.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Borkechev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Borkechev manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Borkechev.
Jose Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Borkechev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruiz sprawls well initially but Borkechev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to escape back to his feet but Borkechev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ruiz tries to improve position but can't.
Borkechev taking a breather here.
Ruiz tries to buck Borkechev off but Borkechev is having none of it.
Borkechev staying calm.#T4#
Borkechev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ruiz!
Borkechev tries to control but Ruiz wriggling away.
Ruiz tries to reverse the position but Borkechev maintains control.
Ruiz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Borkechev is punishing Ruiz with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borkechev looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Borkechev looking for the choke but no joy.
Borkechev controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Borkechev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruiz circles away.#CL2#
Borkechev moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Borkechev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ruiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Borkechev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ruiz to the mat. Ruiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Borkechev isn't so interested in that idea.
Borkechev postures up and lands a big shot to Ruiz's brow.
Ruiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Borkechev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yaroslav Borkechev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borkechev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruiz's head.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Borkechev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Borkechev won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Borkechev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borkechev stays in close to Ruiz's body and controls the position.
Borkechev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Borkechev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borkechev sprawls well. Borkechev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borkechev.
Jose Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Borkechev.
Ruiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borkechev.
Ruiz is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Borkechev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Borkechev pushes Ruiz off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borkechev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borkechev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borkechev stands up over Ruiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Borkechev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borkechev trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borkechev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruiz's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Borkechev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jose Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaroslav Borkechev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruiz lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Borkechev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borkechev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Borkechev! |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Borkechev moves into the clinch.
Borkechev unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Borkechev breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Borkechev has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Borkechev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Borkechev trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson pulls Borkechev in close to prevent any damage.
Ragnarsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ragnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Borkechev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaroslav Borkechev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Borkechev gets a takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson punching from the bottom.
Borkechev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ragnarsson tries to hold on but Borkechev pushes him away.
Borkechev tries to control but Ragnarsson wriggling away.
Borkechev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borkechev lands with some strikes.
Ragnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Ragnarsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Borkechev.
Ragnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ragnarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Borkechev is trying to control. Ragnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ragnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has control of Borkechev's left arm, preventing Borkechev from doing any damage.
Ragnarsson 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnarsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ragnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borkechev is one step ahead there.
Borkechev trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ragnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borkechev's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borkechev.
Borkechev trying to control the position but Ragnarsson is working away.
Ragnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
Ragnarsson prevents Borkechev from improving position.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borkechev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ragnarsson struggling a bit here.
Ragnarsson regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Borkechev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ragnarsson trying to hold on to Borkechev's head to control him but Borkechev postures up.
Ragnarsson has his hands clasped together around Borkechev's back. He's all about the action.
Ragnarsson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Borkechev trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Borkechev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ragnarsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ragnarsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ragnarsson! #REVR#
Ragnarsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Borkechev some visible discomfort.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yaroslav Borkechev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borkechev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound.
Borkechev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Ragnarsson working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Borkechev is rocked!
Borkechev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Borkechev is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson cracks Borkechev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ragnarsson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Borkechev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Borkechev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Colombo to the ground. Borkechev is now in Colombo's guard.#SUB#
Borkechev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Colombo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borkechev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borkechev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Colombo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Borkechev doesn't defend quickly enough and Colombo has managed to lock this one up! Can Borkechev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Colombo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiesahn Colombo!
A less than humble Tiesahn Colombo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Perkalla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perkalla lands with a punch from half guard.
Borkechev is staying active underneath Perkalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borkechev trying to control from the bottom.
Borkechev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borkechev 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.
Perkalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkalla cracks Borkechev with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borkechev has momentary wrist control but Perkalla slips an elbow through the middle.
Borkechev controls Perkalla momentarily but Perkalla frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkalla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borkechev managing to control the position.
Perkalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Borkechev controls Perkalla momentarily but Perkalla frees himself.
Perkalla is working Borkechev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perkalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perkalla looking to sit in guard and control but Borkechev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Perkalla is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borkechev trying to control but Perkalla is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perkalla controlling the position.#SUB#
Borkechev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borkechev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perkalla stuffs the takedown.
Borkechev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkalla avoids it really well and circles away.
Borkechev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perkalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borkechev moves away.
Perkalla misses with a hook. Borkechev ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Perkalla looking to score a takedown here. Borkechev is defending well but Perkalla drives through and ends up in Borkechev's guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perkalla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perkalla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perkalla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Perkalla cracks Borkechev with a solid left hand.
Borkechev keeping moving, preventing Perkalla from controlling successfully.
Perkalla scoring with some ground and pound.
Borkechev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perkalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perkalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borkechev is keeping the position for now.
Borkechev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkalla controls the pace.
Perkalla landing with the ground and pound.
Borkechev keeping full guard, as Perkalla tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Perkalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perkalla showed some decent athleticism there.
Borkechev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borkechev trying to hold on to Perkalla's head to control him but Perkalla postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Perkalla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Borkechev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borkechev manages to avoid it.#CL#
Borkechev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borkechev stops a takedown attempt from Perkalla.
#TD#
Borkechev tightens his grip and picks Perkalla up, before dumping him to the ground. Perkalla manages to land in guard.
Perkalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkalla wants to sweep here but Borkechev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkalla controlling Borkechev's posture.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Borkechev stopping the sweep attempt from Perkalla.
Borkechev wants to stand but Perkalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perkalla.
Borkechev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Perkalla connects with a decent elbow.
Perkalla cracks Borkechev with a big right hand but Borkechev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Borkechev is rocked!
Perkalla working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Borkechev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borkechev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A big shot lands for Perkalla! That's hurt Borkechev! Will he recover? Perkalla fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Perkalla! |
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Event:
WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murakami napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Borkechev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murakami being controlled for a moment.
Borkechev prevents Murakami from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is not content to let Borkechev control the position. #T1#
Borkechev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Borkechev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borkechev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Borkechev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murakami rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Borkechev's guard! Nice work there by Murakami!
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Borkechev wants to get back to his feet but Murakami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borkechev has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murakami postures up.
#SUB2#
Borkechev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murakami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murakami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borkechev is trying to control the position but Murakami postures up.
Murakami would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Borkechev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Borkechev jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borkechev has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Borkechev trying to control the position here.
Murakami trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borkechev's guard.
Borkechev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borkechev is trying to keep Murakami in close.
Borkechev wants to stand up but Murakami is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Borkechev drives through and clinches with Murakami against the cage.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borkechev.#TD2#
Borkechev jumps guard.
Borkechev looks winded!
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Murakami stands and steps away. Borkechev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murakami fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borkechev looks to throw a body kick
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.
Borkechev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Borkechev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Borkechev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murakami is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borkechev 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. #SUB2#
Borkechev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murakami has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Murakami tries to escape but Borkechev is in control.
Borkechev wants to control but Murakami is keeping him busy.
Murakami is trying to buck Borkechev off.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Murakami is not content to let Borkechev control the position.
Murakami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murakami tries to get out of the position.
Murakami is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Murakami gets caught napping as Borkechev dives in and scores a takedown. Murakami manages to retain guard.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murakami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Murakami trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Borkechev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murakami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borkechev is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Borkechev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Murakami takes the fight into the clinch.
Borkechev tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Murakami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borkechev tries a knee to the head but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Borkechev has Murakami pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borkechev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murakami tumbling to the mat - Borkechev dives into Murakami's guard.
Murakami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murakami wants to stand and escape but Borkechev is having none of it.
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 Shinzade Murakami will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murakami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Borkechev's belly button to the back.#CL#
Murakami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borkechev backwards. #TD2#
Borkechev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murakami is refusing to be controlled, as Borkechev sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Borkechev thows a huge punch but Murakami dodges it nicely.
Murakami is trying to stand back up but Borkechev is controlling him
Borkechev wants to take a breather but Murakami is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Borkechev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murakami on his heels. He'll look to pass Murakami's guard now, I'm sure.
Borkechev wants to control from the top but Murakami keeps moving. #SU2#
Borkechev stands up from Murakami's guard - Borkechev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Borkechev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Borkechev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borkechev scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Murakami managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borkechev.
#SU2#
Borkechev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murakami throws a combination. Borkechev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borkechev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Borkechev is rocked!
Murakami weaves into range and cracks Borkechev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Borkechev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Murakami is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Borkechev moves in looking to clinch but Crow pushes him off.
Borkechev looks to land a body kick but Crow moved away.
Borkechev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Borkechev.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Crow closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Crow breaks from the clinch.
Borkechev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Crow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Borkechev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borkechev looks winded!
Borkechev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crow is controlling him well.
Crow controls the position from side control.
Crow tries to stand but Borkechev is controlling his head. #T1##SU#
Crow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Crow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crow not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow working the head and body with strikes.
Borkechev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Crow slows the pace down in half guard.
Borkechev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crow tries to stand and escape but Borkechev is controlling the position.
Borkechev wants to get back to full guard.
Crow controlling the action here. #T3#
Crow stops Borkechev from getting back to his feet.
Crow trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Crow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Borkechev's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Crow seems content to control.#T4#
Crow tries to pass to full mount but Borkechev defends it.
Crow is working hard here to advance position.
Borkechev is trying to stand.
Borkechev wants to improve his position but Crow is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willow Crow dominated that round.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Borkechev checks a low kick from Crow.
Borkechev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crow defends it nicely.#TD#
Crow shoots in and bounces Borkechev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borkechev is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Crow working some strikes from top position.
Borkechev keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Borkechev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borkechev keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borkechev can do to turn this around?#T2#
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.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target. #TD#
Crow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borkechev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Crow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Crow is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Crow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Borkechev is rocked!#SU#
Crow decides to stand up.
Borkechev is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Borkechev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab. #TD#
Crow dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Borkechev has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Willow Crow! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Borkechev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morelli quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morelli wants to improve his position but Borkechev is controlling well.
Borkechev throws a strike but Morelli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borkechev trying to control the position from guard on top but Morelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borkechev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morelli keeping moving, preventing Borkechev from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Morelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Morelli has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Borkechev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Morelli has tightened it up now! Borkechev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Morelli!
Jesse Morelli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Borkechev clinches up against the cage.
Borkechev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karate's elbow. #TD#
Borkechev jumps guard.
Borkechev pulls Karate in close to his closed guard and prevents Karate from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karate stopping the sweep attempt from Borkechev.
Karate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borkechev managing to control the position.
Karate is looking to stand up but Borkechev won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borkechev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karate manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borkechev controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Karate is looking for a triangle but Borkechev pushes his legs off easily.
Karate is looking to stand up but Borkechev isn't so interested in that idea.
Karate controlling Borkechev's posture.
Borkechev postures up.
Borkechev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karate being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borkechev wants to stand and escape but instead Karate has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Karate trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkechev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Borkechev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karate wanted to stand there but Borkechev had control of the position.
Borkechev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Borkechev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karate's guard.
Borkechev 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.
Borkechev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borkechev content to stall in guard here.
Karate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Karate prevents Borkechev from improving his position.
Borkechev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borkechev.
Karate stopping the sweep attempt from Borkechev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Karate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borkechev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karate has managed to get both his arms back between Borkechev's legs - danger averted.
Karate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Borkechev throws a wild body kick that Karate sees coming a mile off.
Borkechev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?
Borkechev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borkechev wants it to stay on the feet.
Borkechev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karate.
Karate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Borkechev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karate's guard.
Karate is pulling down on Borkechev's head to control his posture.
Borkechev won't allow Karate to sweep him here.
Borkechev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate wants to sweep here but Borkechev controlling him for the moment.
Borkechev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Karate wants to stand and escape but Borkechev is having none of it. #SU#
Borkechev gets to his feet. Karate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karate blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Borkechev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karate sprawls well initially but Borkechev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Borkechev escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Borkechev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karate has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Borkechev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karate is breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Borkechev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karate looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Borkechev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karate, who protects the arm well.
Karate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borkechev connects with a decent elbow.
Karate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borkechev prevents Karate from improving his position.#T3#
Karate is trying to control but can't.
Borkechev tries to stand and escape but Karate is controlling the position.
Borkechev wants to pass to mount but Karate is defending the position. #SUB#
Borkechev is trying to work for a kimura but Karate is defending well.
Borkechev prevents Karate from improving his position.
Borkechev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borkechev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borkechev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karate controls his leg.
Karate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borkechev is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate strikes from the bottom but Borkechev uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Borkechev throws the left hand but Karate avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borkechev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karate - the referee stops the clock and Borkechev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karate. Borkechev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borkechev.
Karate gets back to half guard.
Borkechev trying to mount his opponent but Karate defends it. #SUB#
Borkechev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yaroslav Borkechev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate wants to control but Borkechev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Borkechev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borkechev is just content to waste time from the top position. Karate takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Borkechev tries to stand but Karate is controlling from the bottom.
Borkechev is stalling in the full guard.
Karate is trying to keep Borkechev in close.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borkechev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Karate misses. #CL#
Borkechev rushes Karate and presses him up against the cage.
Karate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karate gets underhooks to prevent Borkechev's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Borkechev breaks from the clinch.
Karate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Karate looks for a takedown but Borkechev sprawls well.
Karate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karate has a takedown stuffed.
Yaroslav Borkechev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barty Karate.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karate or perhaps it was just good defense by Borkechev, which made it look bad. #CL#
Borkechev closes the distance and pushes Karate back into the cage.
Karate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borkechev walks away with a smile on his face. Karate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Borkechev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karate to the mat! Karate manages to get full guard.
Karate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borkechev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SU#
Borkechev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karate, up you get! #TD#
Borkechev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Borkechev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Borkechev throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Karate takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borkechev slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaroslav Borkechev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borkechev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaroslav Borkechev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Samuel shoots and misses #CL#
and Borkechev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Samuel pulls guard successfully.
Samuel being controlled here, momentarily.
Samuel is pulling down on Borkechev's head. It's preventing any offense from Borkechev, at least for the moment.
Samuel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Borkechev from controlling successfully.
Samuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borkechev. #T1#
Borkechev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Samuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borkechev.
Samuel has his hands on Borkechev's head, controlling the position.
Borkechev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borkechev throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Samuel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Borkechev is defending well. Samuel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Borkechev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Samuel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TJ Samuel ! |
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