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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Muzhaiev shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muzhaiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Muzhaiev's head.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Muzhaiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Muzhaiev persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Muzhaiev moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Muzhaiev fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muzhaiev thinking.
Zaid Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Muzhaiev misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muzhaiev looks winded!
Muzhaiev shoots and misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Muzhaiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.#T3#
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva connects with the punch.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Silva.
Muzhaiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Muzhaiev backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva with a hook.#T4#
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva digs a good hook to Muzhaiev's body.
Silva lands a jab to Muzhaiev's midsection.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaid Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muzhaiev under the eye.
Silva lands with a straight right. Muzhaiev didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silva thuds a left hand into Muzhaiev's body.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muzhaiev is breathing heavily.
Muzhaiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Muzhaiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a cross.
Muzhaiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Muzhaiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muzhaiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muzhaiev.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Muzhaiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Muzhaiev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muzhaiev.#T2#
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!
Silva digs a good body shot into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Muzhaiev backpedaling.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Muzhaiev is rocked!
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muzhaiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva is looking to wear down Muzhaiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Muzhaiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva jabs at Muzhaiev's body.
Muzhaiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks a nice hook into Muzhaiev's ribs.
Silva connects with a right hand. Muzhaiev shakes it off.#T3#
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva lands with a hook. Muzhaiev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Muzhaiev's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Zaid Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva stuns Muzhaiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Silva drops Muzhaiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muzhaiev looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Silva cracks Muzhaiev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Muzhaiev falls to his knees and Silva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Silva! |
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Event:
STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Helmsley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muzhaiev closes the distance and clinches up with Helmsley, looking for a takedown. Muzhaiev pushes Helmsley against the ropes but Helmsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Helmsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muzhaiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Helmsley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muzhaiev is looking for a takedown.
Reginald Helmsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Muzhaiev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helmsley is struggling to control the position.
Muzhaiev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helmsley is defending well.
Helmsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Muzhaiev takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Muzhaiev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Helmsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Helmsley lands an uppercut.#KD#
Helmsley drops Muzhaiev with a big knee straight up the middle! Muzhaiev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Muzhaiev looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Helmsley lands a knee to the body.
Helmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muzhaiev's defenses. #KD#
Helmsley drops Muzhaiev with a big knee straight up the middle! Muzhaiev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Muzhaiev is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Helmsley plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Muzhaiev to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Muzhaiev just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Helmsley!
Reginald Helmsley retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Reginald Helmsley made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Sweetsugar closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Muzhaiev manages to break the clinch.
Lox Sweetsugar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sweetsugar rushes Muzhaiev and presses him up against the ropes.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but Sweetsugar has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Sweetsugar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Muzhaiev actively working from the bottom here.
Muzhaiev tries to get to full guard but Sweetsugar has control of the leg.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Muzhaiev is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Muzhaiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Muzhaiev has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Sweetsugar tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Muzhaiev locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - it looks tight! Muzhaiev rolls him over and extends the submission further. Sweetsugar is forced to tap! He'll be kicking himself for that sloppy move but that was very slick from Muzhaiev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Muzhaiev!
Ruslan Muzhaiev retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #7
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Fudge has closed the distance and engaged Muzhaiev in a clinch.
Fudge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fudge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Muzhaiev has been cut.
Fudge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fudge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muzhaiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muzhaiev tries to pull guard but Fudge holds him up against the ropes and eventually Muzhaiev drops back down to his feet.
Fudge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muzhaiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Fudge stops a takedown attempt from Muzhaiev.
Muzhaiev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fudge walks away with a smile on his face. Muzhaiev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Fudge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Fudge.
Fudge lands a shot to the body.
Muzhaiev looks winded!
Fudge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fudge pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC#
Fudge manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Fudge scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Fudge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fudge is looking to control Muzhaiev's arms but Muzhaiev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fudge has his back to the ropes.
Muzhaiev jumps guard but Fudge turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fudge to keep the fight standing.
Fudge lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Fudge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fudge really is a fat lump.#CL#
Fudge clinches.
Fudge lands with a light punch inside.
Fudge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muzhaiev's face.
#BC#
Fudge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fudge instigates a clinch.
Fudge is looking to control Muzhaiev's arms but Muzhaiev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fudge has his back to the ropes.
Fudge lands an elbow just above Muzhaiev 's eye. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fudge.
Muzhaiev being controlled against the ropes.
Fudge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muzhaiev's elbow.
Fudge with a knee to the head.
Fudge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fudge stalling in the clinch but Muzhaiev improves position.
Fudge lands a good knee to the midsection. Muzhaiev won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Fudge breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fudge clinches up against the ropes.
Fudge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fudge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fudge looking to stall.
#T3#
Fudge tries to stall but Muzhaiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but Fudge turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Muzhaiev avoiding damage as Fudge throws knees to the body.
Muzhaiev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fudge just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fudge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Fudge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muzhaiev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fudge to the mat. Fudge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muzhaiev wants to control from the top but Fudge keeps moving.
Muzhaiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fudge is retaining full guard.
Fudge wants to stand and escape but Muzhaiev is having none of it.
Fudge can't keep his opponent in guard - Muzhaiev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muzhaiev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Fudge is not content to let Muzhaiev control the position.#SUB2#
Muzhaiev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fudge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muzhaiev.
Fudge wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fudge has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Muzhaiev is on him like a limpet, forcing Fudge back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fudge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Muzhaiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Muzhaiev moves in looking to clinch but Fudge pushes him off.#TD2#
Muzhaiev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muzhaiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fudge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muzhaiev can do to turn this around?
Fudge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muzhaiev.
Muzhaiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muzhaiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fudge is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muzhaiev working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#It looks like Bob Fudge has been cut.
Muzhaiev wants to control from the top but Fudge keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muzhaiev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fudge keeping moving, preventing Muzhaiev from controlling successfully.
Muzhaiev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fudge is keeping the position for now.
Fudge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muzhaiev throws an elbow that misses. Fudge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muzhaiev's guard. Nice move by Fudge!#REVR#
Fudge stopping the sweep attempt from Muzhaiev.#SUB2#
Muzhaiev is looking for a triangle but Fudge pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Muzhaiev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fudge passes into half guard.
#T2#
Muzhaiev wants to get back to full guard.
Fudge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muzhaiev on the ground.#SUB2#
Muzhaiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muzhaiev wants to get back to full guard.
Fudge tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ruslan Muzhaiev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU#
Fudge decides to stand up. #CL#
Fudge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muzhaiev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fudge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fudge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fudge looking to slow down the pace here.
Fudge tries to stall but Muzhaiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fudge stalling in the clinch but Muzhaiev improves position.
Muzhaiev is working for takedown but Fudge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Fudge.
Bob Fudge has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Fudge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fudge breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fudge has closed the distance and engaged Muzhaiev in a clinch.
Fudge is leaning against Muzhaiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muzhaiev is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fudge.
Muzhaiev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muzhaiev tries to pull guard but Fudge holds him up against the ropes and eventually Muzhaiev drops back down to his feet.
Fudge tries to stall but Muzhaiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fudge lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Muzhaiev drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Muzhaiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muzhaiev is breathing heavily.
Fudge wants to stand but Muzhaiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fudge dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL#
Muzhaiev tries to keep at a distance but Fudge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muzhaiev tries to pull guard but Fudge forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Muzhaiev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fudge is trying to keep an underhook but Muzhaiev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fudge is trying to stand.
Muzhaiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#Bob Fudge's cut is getting worse.
Muzhaiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fudge keeps working.
Muzhaiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudge is refusing to be controlled, as Muzhaiev sits in half guard.
Muzhaiev passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Muzhaiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Muzhaiev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fudge looks calm but he's in trouble here. Muzhaiev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fudge is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Muzhaiev lets go of the hold and Fudge can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Muzhaiev! Ruslan Muzhaiev retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweetsugar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Sweetsugar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muzhaiev to the mat! Muzhaiev manages to get full guard.
Muzhaiev looking to control.
Sweetsugar looking to sit in guard and control but Muzhaiev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sweetsugar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muzhaiev is controlling him.
Muzhaiev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Muzhaiev postures up in Sweetsugar's guard and throws a big left but Sweetsugar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Muzhaiev trying to control but Sweetsugar is working from the bottom.
Muzhaiev passes Sweetsugar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muzhaiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muzhaiev stops Sweetsugar from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muzhaiev slows the pace down in half guard.
Muzhaiev trying to pass the guard but Sweetsugar defending well.
Muzhaiev controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sweetsugar pushes Muzhaiev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sweetsugar tries to throw a body punch but Muzhaiev avoids it by throwing Sweetsugar back against the ropes. #T3#
Sweetsugar struggles to land a body shot inside as Muzhaiev controls his hands.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sweetsugar to keep the fight standing.
Muzhaiev has Sweetsugar pressed against the ropes, preventing Sweetsugar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweetsugar lands an elbow just above Muzhaiev 's eye.
Muzhaiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sweetsugar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muzhaiev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sweetsugar to the mat. Sweetsugar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet but Muzhaiev passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Muzhaiev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sweetsugar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muzhaiev has cracked it and Sweetsugar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muzhaiev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Muzhaiev!
Ruslan Muzhaiev is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #5
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Khalidov rushes Muzhaiev and presses him up against the ropes.
Khalidov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Muzhaiev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Khalidov regains guard immediately.
Muzhaiev content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Muzhaiev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Khalidov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muzhaiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muzhaiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Muzhaiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Khalidov is trying to keep Muzhaiev in close.
#T1#
Muzhaiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muzhaiev forces his way into half guard.
Muzhaiev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khalidov!
Muzhaiev content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Khalidov has left one of his arms exposed and Muzhaiev doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Khalidov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Muzhaiev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
El Shaarawy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muzhaiev regains half guard.
Muzhaiev regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
El Shaarawy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Muzhaiev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. El Shaarawy is looking to defend but Muzhaiev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for El Shaarawy! Muzhaiev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, El Shaarawy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Muzhaiev! |
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