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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Erakovic throws a leg kick which misses Rzayev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rzayev tries to avoid it.
Rzayev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erakovic scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Erakovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erakovic misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Erakovic's waist but Erakovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side.
Erakovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rzayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rzayev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erakovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Erakovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rzayev tries to clinch but Erakovic is having none of it.
It looked like Erakovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rzayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erakovic scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Erakovic catches Rzayev right on the button with a cross.
Erakovic jabs at Rzayev's body.#T1#
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Erakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rzayev looks winded!
Erakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev.
Dragan Erakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasul Rzayev.
Erakovic works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Erakovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erakovic thumps Rzayev with a low kick.
Erakovic cracks a nice hook into Rzayev's ribs.
Erakovic lands a jab to Rzayev's midsection.
Erakovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Erakovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rzayev's head.
Dragan Erakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erakovic works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erakovic.
Rzayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Rzayev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rzayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Erakovic finish him?#T2#
Rzayev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Erakovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rzayev. Erakovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragan Erakovic! |
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Event:
RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magomedov but Magomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rzayev goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Rzayev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rzayev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev prevents the takedown attempt.
Rzayev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Rzayev looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rzayev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Rzayev has Magomedov pushed against the cage.
Rzayev is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.#TD#
Magomedov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rzayev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Magomedov to the mat. Magomedov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Magomedov wants to control but Rzayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rzayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T3#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rzayev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Rzayev is controlling well.
Rzayev controlling the action here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rzayev is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rzayev tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rzayev.
#CL2#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Rzayev.
Rzayev lands a damaging elbow.
Rzayev is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Rzayev into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Rzayev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rzayev fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rzayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rzayev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Rzayev!
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rzayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rzayev trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Rasul Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rzayev is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rzayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rzayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Rzayev keeps him under control.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rzayev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rzayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rzayev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rzayev's back!
Rzayev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Rzayev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Magomedov trying to control but Rzayev is working from the bottom.
Rzayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rzayev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magomedov, into his guard. #REVR#
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shamil Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rzayev is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rzayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Rzayev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Rzayev looking to control.
#T1#
Rzayev wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is fighting to break Rzayev's control of his arms but Rzayev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Rzayev is rocked!#SUB#
Rzayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rzayev's head.
Oh Rzayev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov stands up over Rzayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov works over Rzayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov gets to his feet and stands over Rzayev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rzayev felt that one! Magomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rzayev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov! |
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Event:
MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Choi. #CL2#
Rzayev clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Choi blocks an elbow strike from Rzayev.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Choi prevents Rzayev from breaking the clinch.
Choi avoiding damage as Rzayev throws knees to the body.
Choi has Rzayev pressed against the cage.
Rzayev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev letting Choi take a breather here.#TD2#
Rzayev has hold of one of Choi's legs. Choi is fighting the takedown attempt but Rzayev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Choi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rzayev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rzayev trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Rzayev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #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.
Rzayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rzayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rzayev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Choi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rzayev.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Pepper\'s Fitness & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rzayev slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
#CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rzayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rzayev blocking some punches.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Choi.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Choi looking for a takedown.
Rzayev missing with knees to the body.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Rzayev tries to break the clinch but Choi is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
Choi tries to throw a body punch but Rzayev avoids it by throwing Choi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rzayev.
Rzayev takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Choi has hold of one of Rzayev's legs. Rzayev is fighting the takedown attempt but Choi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Choi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rzayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choi has managed to get both his arms back between Rzayev's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Choi gets to his feet - Rzayev follows without any prompting. #T4#
Rzayev is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Rzayev dives in and scores a takedown into Choi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choi's guard.
Choi is trying to stand back up but Rzayev is controlling him
Choi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Choi tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rzayev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choi is just riding it out for now. Rzayev eventually gives up the hold.
Rzayev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Choi controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rzayev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rzayev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rzayev trying to control the position but instead, Choi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rzayev into the cage.
Choi slows down the pace here.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rzayev can do to turn this around?
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi blocks an elbow strike.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rzayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi wants a takedown but no success here.
Choi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rzayev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Rzayev misses with some punches.
Rzayev letting Choi take a breather here.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rzayev with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Doo Ho Choi has been cut.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Rzayev.
Doo Ho Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choi prevents it.
Rzayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Choi avoids the damage to the body.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
Choi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi working aggressively here.
Choi is trying to drag Rzayev to the mat but Rzayev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Choi.
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!
Rzayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rzayev is looking for a takedown.
Rzayev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi tries to score a body lock takedown but Rzayev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rzayev wants a takedown but no success here.
Choi lands with a light punch inside. #T3##TD#
Choi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rzayev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Choi lands with a nice body punch.
Choi shoots in but Rzayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rzayev misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Choi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rzayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Rzayev can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Choi decides to stand back up. Choi steps back and let's Rzayev get back to his feet.
Choi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rzayev counters with a three punch combo that has Choi backing up. Choi nods at Rzayev to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Choi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rzayev gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rzayev in particular looking to stall.
Rzayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doo Ho Choi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Choi's waist but Choi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side.
Choi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choi throws a series of punches but Rzayev avoids them all with ease.
Rzayev misses with a two punch combination.
Choi shoots in for a double leg but Rzayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rzayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rzayev misses with an uppercut.
Choi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rzayev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rzayev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rzayev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rzayev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doo Ho Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rzayev gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rzayev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Rzayev from controlling successfully.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choi's head.
Choi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzayev on the ground.
Rzayev trying to control but Choi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Choi drives through and clinches with Rzayev against the cage.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasul Rzayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Choi lands a right hand.
Rzayev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Choi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choi stalling the fight.
A short left from Choi.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Choi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Choi lands an uppercut.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards.
Rzayev tries to circle away but Choi has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Choi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Choi.
Rzayev misses with some punches.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Choi.
Choi pushes Rzayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rzayev trying to stall but Choi improves his position.
Choi is working Rzayev over against the cage.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rzayev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Choi digs a right hand underneath Rzayev's ribcage. Rzayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rzayev backwards. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rzayev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Choi prevents it.
Choi lands a right hand.
Doo Ho Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi works on Rzayev's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rzayev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doo Ho Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doo Ho Choi! |
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Event:
MMAH 6 - Jones vs Moore
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rzayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orlov did well to prevent Rzayev getting side control.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Rzayev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rzayev wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rzayev is looking to take a break and control but Orlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orlov tries to get out of the position.
Orlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rzayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to control but Rzayev postures up.
Orlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.#SUB#
Orlov has his foot on Rzayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rzayev works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Orlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Rzayev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orlov dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Orlov working some strikes from top position.
Orlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rzayev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Orlov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rzayev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Orlov, into his guard. #REVB#
Orlov looking to control.
#T3#
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov trying to control the position.
Orlov controlling Rzayev's posture.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Orlov pulls Rzayev in close to his closed guard and prevents Rzayev from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Orlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rzayev has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rzayev trying to control from half guard but Orlov is working away.
Orlov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Rzayev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Rzayev from advancing to side control.
Rzayev tries to pass to full mount but Orlov defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.
Orlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasul Rzayev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Rzayev closes the distance and clinches.
Rzayev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD2#
Rzayev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orlov is trying to keep an underhook but Rzayev manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rzayev is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
Rzayev is just content to waste time from the top position. Orlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Orlov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rzayev doesn't defend quickly enough and Orlov has managed to lock this one up! Can Rzayev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orlov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitri Orlov! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 2
Date: Dec 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Rasul Rzayev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruslan Rzayev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Rasul Rzayev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruslan Rzayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruslan Rzayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasul Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rasul Rzayev looking for a guillotine here but Ruslan Rzayev defends easily.
Rasul Rzayev pulls Ruslan Rzayev in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruslan Rzayev landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Rasul Rzayev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasul Rzayev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruslan Rzayev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev drops back looking for a leg! Rasul Rzayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasul Rzayev manages to kick Ruslan Rzayev off! Ruslan Rzayev jumps back into Rasul Rzayev's guard.
Ruslan Rzayev preventing the sweep.
Ruslan Rzayev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Ruslan Rzayev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Ruslan Rzayev 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.
Ruslan Rzayev is continuing to stall.
Ruslan Rzayev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rasul Rzayev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasul Rzayev wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Rasul Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruslan Rzayev's waist but Ruslan Rzayev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasul Rzayev off to one side.
Ruslan Rzayev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasul Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Ruslan Rzayev throws a head kick that misses.
Rasul Rzayev doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Ruslan Rzayev counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasul Rzayev is breathing heavily.
Ruslan Rzayev has Rasul Rzayev pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Ruslan Rzayev wants the takedown. Rasul Rzayev is fighting it off but Ruslan Rzayev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rasul Rzayev's guard against the cage.
Ruslan Rzayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Rasul Rzayev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rasul Rzayev is pulling down on Ruslan Rzayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruslan Rzayev, at least for the moment.
Rasul Rzayev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruslan Rzayev wants to get up but he can't break Rasul Rzayev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rasul Rzayev closes the distance but Ruslan Rzayev moves to the side #TD2#
and Ruslan Rzayev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rasul Rzayev's guard.
Ruslan Rzayev wants to stand but Rasul Rzayev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rasul Rzayev wants to sweep here but Ruslan Rzayev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rasul Rzayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruslan Rzayev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruslan Rzayev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rasul Rzayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasul Rzayev being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruslan Rzayev.
Rasul Rzayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruslan Rzayev landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslan Rzayev wants to stand but Rasul Rzayev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rasul Rzayev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rasul Rzayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruslan Rzayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking for the big counter here.
Rasul Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ruslan Rzayev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasul Rzayev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasul Rzayev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruslan Rzayev slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rasul Rzayev.
Ruslan Rzayev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rasul Rzayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruslan Rzayev on the ground.
Ruslan Rzayev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rasul Rzayev?
#SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rasul Rzayev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rasul Rzayev shrugs it off.
Ruslan Rzayev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Ruslan Rzayev avoids the attempt from Rasul Rzayev to control.
Ruslan Rzayev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruslan Rzayev lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ruslan Rzayev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rasul Rzayev has his hands clasped together but Ruslan Rzayev breaks the hold and Rasul Rzayev is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ruslan Rzayev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 1
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Rzayev stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Rzayev moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Skello ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skello no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Skello has his foot on Rzayev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rzayev works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Rzayev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Skello gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rzayev counters with a two punch combo.
Skello darts in looking for a takedown but Rzayev gets double underhooks and turns Skello into the cage.
Rasul Rzayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skello Skello.#CL#
Rzayev rushes Skello and presses him up against the cage.
Rzayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skello walks away with a smile on his face. Rzayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skello misses with a body kick. #CL#
Rzayev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rzayev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skello regains guard immediately.
Skello has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rzayev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Rzayev moves in looking to clinch but Skello pushes him off.#TD#
Rzayev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skello on his heels. He'll look to pass Skello's guard now, I'm sure.
Skello looking for a sweep. Not yet Skello, not yet. #SUB#
Rzayev has gone for a leg lock! Skello slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rzayev's guard.#REVB#
Rzayev seems keen to control Skello's posture.
Skello preventing the sweep.
Rzayev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB#
Rzayev has his foot on Skello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skello works his way back into a safe position though.
Skello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skello pushes down on Rzayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rzayev is looking for a sweep. Skello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rzayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rzayev is breathing heavily.
Skello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Skello wants to pass to mount but Rzayev is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skello in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Skello is going to stand back up.
Skello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Rzayev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Skello has one foot on Rzayev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rzayev has managed to clinch.
Skello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Rzayev manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Skello closes the distance and clinches.
Skello looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rasul Rzayev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skello with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rzayev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rzayev.
#BC2#
Skello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rzayev dives in and grabs Skello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skello pushes down on Rzayev's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skello.
Rzayev tries to clinch there but Skello circles away.
Skello is looking to clinch but Rzayev is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skello with a poor takedown
and Rzayev counters with a solid body kick.
Rasul Rzayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skello Skello.
Skello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rzayev circles away.#TD#
Rzayev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skello bucks up and tries to throw Rzayev off but instead Rzayev has got his back!
Skello is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Rzayev working for the choke.
Skello Skello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skello looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rzayev.
Rzayev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rzayev punishes Skello with strikes from the back mount.
Will Rzayev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Skello tries to escape but Rzayev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Rzayev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Skello knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Skello for a finish.
Rzayev is not going to allow Skello to sit and survive in this position.
Skello is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rzayev.
#T3#
Skello just trying to survive but Rzayev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skello wants to escape the position.
Skello tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rzayev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Skello regains half guard.
Rzayev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Skello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skello trying to keep a closed guard but Rzayev is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rzayev swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rzayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzayev takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Skello clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Rzayev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skello.
Rzayev moves out of range of the leg kick from Skello.#TD#
Rzayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rzayev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzayev stalling.
Skello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Rzayev is working for a submission of some sort.
Skello is looking to improve his position.
Skello is trying to maintain the position but Rzayev is very close to passing his half guard.
Rzayev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rzayev is looking for a counter combo.
Skello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skello misses with a takedown #CL#
and Rzayev moves into the clinch.
Rasul Rzayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skello Skello.
Skello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rzayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skello to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Skello gets control of Rzayev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skello will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rzayev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Skello keeps moving. #T3#
Rzayev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skello's guard.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Skello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Skello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rzayev defends it easily.
Rzayev postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Rzayev feints and as Skello raises his hands in defense, Rzayev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rzayev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skello 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.
Rzayev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skello's head.
Skello Skello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasul Rzayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Skello looking for a guillotine here but Rzayev defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasul Rzayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rzayev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rasul Rzayev!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Rasul Rzayev!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Skello Skello!
Rasul Rzayev wins by split decision! |
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