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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Alverez.
Rakhivokov misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakhivokov.
Alverez throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhivokov moves out of range easily.
Alverez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Rakhivokov counters with a shoot takedown. Alverez fights it but they end up in guard.
Rakhivokov advances to half guard.
Rakhivokov controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhivokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alverez tries to kick Rakhivokov off but Rakhivokov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Rakhivokov there.
Rakhivokov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alverez is in trouble now - Rakhivokov has advanced to mount!
Rakhivokov controlling the pace for now.
Rakhivokov dominating with strikes here.
Rakhivokov landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Rakhivokov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Alverez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Alverez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rakhivokov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Alverez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rakhivokov slips an arm under Alverez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rakhivokov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rakhivokov is squeezing on Alverez like an anaconda would it's prey. Alverez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Rakhivokov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Rakhivokov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamadou checks it well. #CL2#
Rakhivokov moves into range and clinches up with Mamadou.
Mamadou has Rakhivokov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rakhivokov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mamadou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rakhivokov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mamadou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakhivokov trying to control but Mamadou is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhivokov 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. #SU2#
Rakhivokov gets to his feet. Mamadou looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD2#
Rakhivokov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mamadou on his heels. He'll look to pass Mamadou's guard now, I'm sure.
Rakhivokov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Rakhivokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mamadou dives in and grabs Rakhivokov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rakhivokov pushes down on Mamadou's head and hops out.#CL2#
Rakhivokov darts in and clinches Mamadou up against the cage.#TD2#
Rakhivokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rakhivokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mamadou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakhivokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamadou passes Rakhivokov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mamadou is working for a submission of some sort.
Rakhivokov is controlling Mamadou's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rakhivokov is trying to stand up here but Mamadou is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Rakhivokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamadou pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mamadou is trying to control the action in half guard but Rakhivokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rakhivokov is trying to stand back up but Mamadou is controlling him
Mamadou wants to control but Rakhivokov is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamadou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rakhivokov rushes Mamadou and presses him up against the cage.
Rakhivokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mamadou manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mamadou prevents Rakhivokov from breaking the clinch.
Rakhivokov presses Mamadou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rakhivokov tries to break the clinch but Mamadou is controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rakhivokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mamadou is pushing Rakhivokov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mamadou just leaning against Rakhivokov, taking a breather.
Mamadou seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rakhivokov.#TD#
Mamadou pulls guard. #SU2#
Rakhivokov stands up and waves to Mamadou to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamadou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakhivokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamadou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakhivokov but Rakhivokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Rakhivokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mamadou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakhivokov as he avoids it easily.
Mamadou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mamadou wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mamadou's guard.
Rakhivokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamadou trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Rakhivokov stands up from Mamadou's guard - Rakhivokov perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Rakhivokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamadou, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamadou looking for a takedown.
Mamadou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rakhivokov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Mamadou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamadou leaves Rakhivokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Mamadou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamadou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rakhivokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rakhivokov tries to counter with a clinch but Mamadou shakes him off and moves away.
Mamadou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamadou is looking to clinch but Rakhivokov is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Mamadou gets caught flat footed, as Rakhivokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mamadou is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakhivokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mamadou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhivokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mamadou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakhivokov blocking some punches.
#T2##TD2#
Rakhivokov jumps into guard, dragging Mamadou to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhivokov 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##SU2#
Rakhivokov escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and clinches.
Mamadou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rakhivokov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Mamadou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rakhivokov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamadou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rakhivokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mamadou checks a leg kick. #T3#
Rakhivokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamadou tries for a takedown but Rakhivokov circles away easily#CL2#
and Rakhivokov moves into the clinch.
Rakhivokov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rakhivokov has Mamadou pressed against the cage, preventing Mamadou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rakhivokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakhivokov is working for takedown but Mamadou is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamadou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rakhivokov after a bit of a struggle.
Mamadou looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mamadou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Rakhivokov is trying to break free.#TD2#
Rakhivokov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mamadou can't fight it off and eventually Rakhivokov manages to take the fight to the floor. Mamadou looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Mamadou has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rakhivokov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rakhivokov fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mamadou has Rakhivokov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Rakhivokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mamadou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mamadou moves into the clinch.
Rakhivokov wants to break free but Mamadou has control.
#BC#
Mamadou breaks from the clinch.
Mamadou feints a jab promting Rakhivokov to slip. Mamadou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rakhivokov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mamadou keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and clinches.
Mamadou stops a takedown attempt from Rakhivokov.
Mamadou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhivokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamadou.
Mamadou has had enough of the clinch but Rakhivokov keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Mamadou pulls guard successfully.
Mamadou keeping full guard, as Rakhivokov tries to pass. #T1#
Mamadou being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rakhivokov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mamadou is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rakhivokov, into his guard. #REVR#
Mamadou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rakhivokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#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.#SUB2#
Rakhivokov is looking for a triangle but Mamadou pushes his legs off easily.
Mamadou looking to sit in guard and control but Rakhivokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mamadou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamadou, not yet. #SUB#
Mamadou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamadou is trying to keep Rakhivokov in close.
Mamadou 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Mamadou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakhivokov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamadou is trying to control the position but Rakhivokov postures up. #SU2#
Rakhivokov gets to his feet - Mamadou follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Rakhivokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rakhivokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamadou wants to get back to his feet but Rakhivokov is dominant here and he's now got Mamadou's back!#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Mamadou trying to get back to his feet but Rakhivokov is in full control for now.
Rakhivokov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamadou's body.
#SUB2#
Rakhivokov working for a choke but Mamadou is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rakhivokov is persistently looking for the submission but Mamadou is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ali Rakhivokov.
I've got Rakhivokov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Rakhivokov! |
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Event:
IFA 22: Russia
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hayes.
Rakhivokov tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
Hayes delivers a nice body kick.
Hayes throws a nice looking combination but Rakhivokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hayes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakhivokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Rakhivokov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakhivokov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hayes is working an open guard so Rakhivokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hayes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rakhivokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Rakhivokov shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Rakhivokov.
Rakhivokov shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Rakhivokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hayes rushes Rakhivokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rakhivokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hayes walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhivokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rakhivokov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes effectively controlling the action here.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Rakhivokov's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakhivokov walks into a straight right hand from Hayes.#T2#
Rakhivokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayes defends it nicely.
Hayes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Hayes clinches up against the cage.
Hayes is leaning against Rakhivokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Rakhivokov jumps guard.
Hayes wants to stand but Rakhivokov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rakhivokov is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB#
Hayes is posturing up here but Rakhivokov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayes has to tap! Slick submission there by Rakhivokov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Rakhivokov! |
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Event:
IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Okropir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okropir duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rakhivokov 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 Okropir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okropir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rakhivokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okropir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okropir throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhivokov moves out of range easily.
Okropir with a hook.
Rakhivokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okropir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okropir on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okropir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Okropir 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.
Rakhivokov keeping moving, preventing Okropir from controlling successfully. #T1#
Okropir controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rakhivokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okropir defends it easily.
Okropir wants to pass the guard but Rakhivokov is keeping the position.
Okropir sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Okropir has Rakhivokov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okropir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rakhivokov is looking to break free of the clinch but Okropir has double underhooks. #TD2#
Okropir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Okropir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Rakhivokov from controlling successfully.
Okropir trying to control the position here.
Okropir wants to stand and escape but Rakhivokov is having none of it.
Okropir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Rakhivokov trying to keep a closed guard but Okropir is proving a slippery customer.
Rakhivokov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakhivokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okropir.
Okropir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okropir not doing much here.
We've been informed that Okropir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Okropir wants to free his trapped foot but Rakhivokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okropir stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakhivokov won't allow Okropir to pass to mount.
Rakhivokov tries to roll over but Okropir keeps him under control.#SU2#
Okropir gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Okropir lands with a kick to the temple. Rakhivokov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Ali Rakhivokov has been cut.
Okropir shoots in for a takedown but Rakhivokov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okropir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Okropir.#CL2#
Okropir clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okropir.
Okropir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Okropir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Rakhivokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhivokov.
Rakhivokov tries to clinch but Okropir moves out of range.
Okropir is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okropir doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhivokov circles away.
Okropir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Rakhivokov. #TD2#
Okropir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rakhivokov quickly recovers to half guard.
Rakhivokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Okropir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakhivokov's sensitive parts.
Rakhivokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rakhivokov moves forwards but Okropir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Okropir shoots in and bounces Rakhivokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rakhivokov is wriggling around but Okropir manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Okropir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Okropir looking to secure an arm triangle but Rakhivokov defends it well.
The referee warns Rakhivokov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rakhivokov working to try and regain half guard.
Okropir controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Okropir quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Okropir but it's paid off an Rakhivokov is forced to tap! Nice work by Okropir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Okropir!
A very excited looking Peter Okropir 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Rakhivokov has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Rakhivokov lands a takedown into guard.
Brute throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rakhivokov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Brute has an active guard here but Rakhivokov has managed to pass into half guard.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhivokov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Rakhivokov 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.#T1##SU2#
Rakhivokov decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Rakhivokov looking to score a takedown here. Brute is defending well but Rakhivokov drives through and ends up in Brute's guard.
Brute trying to keep a closed guard but Rakhivokov is proving a slippery customer.
Brute on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brute tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Brute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakhivokov is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Rakhivokov gets to his feet - Brute follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Brute gets caught napping as Rakhivokov dives in and scores a takedown. Brute manages to retain guard.
Brute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakhivokov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB#
Brute is looking for a triangle but Rakhivokov pushes his legs off easily.
Rakhivokov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rakhivokov.
Brute looking to control.
Brute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rakhivokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brute looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Rakhivokov gets a double leg takedown into Brute's guard.#T4#
Brute working a defensive guard here.
Rakhivokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brute's head.
Rakhivokov distracts Brute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakhivokov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakhivokov postures up and lands a big shot to Brute's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Rakhivokov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brute did well to prevent Rakhivokov getting side control.#SUB2#
Rakhivokov is working for a kimura but Brute is defending it quite comfortably.
Brute is looking to escape.
Brute knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rakhivokov on the ground.
Brute wants to improve his position but Rakhivokov is controlling well.
Rakhivokov moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brute is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Brute is trying to escape the position but Rakhivokov is controlling the position.
Rakhivokov is continuing to stall.
Brute struggling a bit here.
Rakhivokov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brute's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brute is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rakhivokov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakhivokov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rakhivokov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Brute is trying to control Rakhivokov's posture but Rakhivokov avoids it.
Brute is trying to get back to half guard.
Ali Rakhivokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brute regains half guard.
Rakhivokov not doing much here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakhivokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brute tries to kick Rakhivokov off but Rakhivokov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brute trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brute changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakhivokov tries to avoid it but Brute manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakhivokov to the ground. Rakhivokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brute dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakhivokov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Brute breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Rakhivokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Brute gets tackled into the cage by Rakhivokov. Rakhivokov maintains the clinch.
Brute tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakhivokov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Rakhivokov jumps guard and drags Brute to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brute tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakhivokov is retaining full guard.
Brute wants to get up but he can't break Rakhivokov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rakhivokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brute has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brute stopping the sweep attempt from Rakhivokov.#T1#
Rakhivokov is striking off his back. Brute thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Rakhivokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brute pulls his head out easily.
Rakhivokov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rakhivokov moves into full guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brute trying to control but Rakhivokov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Rakhivokov has his feet on Brute's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rakhivokov throws a head kick that misses.
Brute changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brute avoids the body shot from Rakhivokov.
#TD#
Brute shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rakhivokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brute is on him like a limpet, forcing Rakhivokov back against the cage.#T3#
Rakhivokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brute to keep the fight standing.
Brute fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Rakhivokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakhivokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brute.
Rakhivokov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Brute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakhivokov throws a head kick but Brute moves out of range.
Rakhivokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brute blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Rakhivokov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rakhivokov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Brute working for a triangle but Rakhivokov defends it easily.
#T4#
Brute is trying to keep Rakhivokov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Rakhivokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rakhivokov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Rakhivokov!
Jacky Brute spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm going to work harder to get better'. |
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