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Event:
IFA 22: Russia
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Muratov takes the fight into the clinch.
Muratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov trying to stall but Muratov improves his position.
Rahimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muratov lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands a left hand.
Muratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov jumps guard but Muratov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Muratov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muratov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muratov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rahimov is controlling him. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muratov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muratov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muratov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to push Muratov away but Muratov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muratov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahimov is trying to stall.
#T1#
Rahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muratov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muratov lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Muratov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rahimov won't allow Muratov to get back to his feet.
Rahimov is standing up over Muratov. Muratov looks to escape but Rahimov dives into side control.
Muratov pushes Rahimov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rahimov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rahimov trying to control the action but Muratov is working from the bottom.
Rahimov working the ground and pound but Muratov is defending the strikes.
Rahimov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Muratov!#T2#
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rahimov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muratov is looking to escape.
Muratov is trying to stand.
Rahimov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahimov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Muratov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muratov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muratov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Muratov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Muratov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov throws a front kick aimed at Muratov's knee but Muratov avoids it well. #CL2#
Muratov moves into the clinch.
A short left from Muratov. #TD2#
Rahimov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muratov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rahimov to the mat. Rahimov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Muratov stands up from Rahimov's guard - Muratov perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Muratov rushes Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahimov tries to break free but Muratov pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muratov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muratov. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Muratov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muratov somewhat.#CL2#
Muratov has managed to clinch.
Muratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov has had enough of the clinch but Muratov keeps him there for the moment.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulhakim Muratov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Muratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Muratov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahimov on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahimov's guard now, I'm sure.
Rahimov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muratov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Muratov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rahimov, up you get!
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muratov as he avoids it easily.
Muratov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Muratov drives through and clinches with Rahimov against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muratov.
Rahimov can't get the takedown.
Muratov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Muratov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muratov scores with a shot to the side of Rahimov's head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muratov.
Muratov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muratov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Muratov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muratov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rahimov to his knees! Muratov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulhakim Muratov! |
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Event:
IFA 20: Chrome
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Rahimov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Dahan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rahimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dahan manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rahimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahimov is in trouble now - Dahan has advanced to mount!
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dahan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rahimov looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Dahan controlling from the full mount.
Rahimov tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Rahimov is bucking up trying to escape but Dahan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Dahan breaks from Rahimov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dahan landing strikes from the mount and Rahimov is in trouble!
Dahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Rahimov tries to hold on but Dahan postures up.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dahan working Rahimov over with strikes here. #SUB#
Dahan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rahimov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rahimov and Dahan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Dahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rahimov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahan advances nicely into full mount.
Dahan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dahan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Dahan is landing with some decent strikes but Rahimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dahan wants to control the pace but Rahimov is squirming around nicely.
Dahan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Rahimov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rahimov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rahimov is staying active underneath Dahan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dahan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rahimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dahan there.
Dahan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura here.
Dahan winds up and cracks Rahimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dahan wants to pass the guard but Rahimov is defending well.
Dahan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Rahimov is rocked!#SUB#
Dahan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rahimov defends it well.
Dahan lands strikes from half guard.
Rahimov is still in real trouble! Can Dahan finish him?
Dahan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rahimov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dahan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rahimov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dahan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Dahan! |
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Event:
IFA 15: Country
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov trying to control the position but instead, Kataski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahimov into the cage.
Kataski throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Kataski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahimov.
Kataski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Rahimov has clasped his hands together around Kataski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahimov wants to control but Kataski is keeping him busy. #SU#
Rahimov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
#T1#
Rahimov blocks a body shot from Kataski.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski presses Rahimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski works on Rahimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Rahimov tries to stall but Kataski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahimov is working for takedown but Kataski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kataski as the two fighters clinch.
Rahimov takes a shot to the head.
Kataski is pushing Rahimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahimov taking a breather.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather. #T2#
Kataski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Kataski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahimov's efforts to push away.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kataski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kataski closes the distance and pushes Rahimov back into the cage.
Kataski effectively controlling the action here.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski gets underhooks to prevent Rahimov's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kataski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rahimov is trying to push Kataski away but Kataski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kataski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but Kataski holds him up against the cage and eventually Rahimov drops back down to his feet.
Kataski stalling.
Rahimov wants to break free but Kataski has control.
Kataski lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A short right from Rahimov.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahimovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kataski after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov prevents a body shot from Kataski.
Rahimov blocking some punches.
Kataski can't find room to land a body shot as Rahimov controls the action.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kataski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski misses with some punches.
Kataski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kataski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kataski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Rahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kataski won't allow it.
Kataski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kataski misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski just leaning against Rahimov, taking a breather.
Kataski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kataski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski prevents Rahimov from breaking the clinch.
Kataski lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kataski fails to land. #T2#
Kataski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kataski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kataski lands with a light punch inside.
Rahimov jumps guard but Kataski stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kataski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahimov looking to stall.
Rahimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kataski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kataski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahimov is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahimov.
Rahimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kataski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rahimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kataski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski stops a takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahimov up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to break free.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Kataski is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Kataski misses with some punches.
Rahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Kataski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kataski avoids the head kick by Rahimov.
#CL2#
Kataski takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kataski.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Rahimov letting Kataski take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kataski as Rahimov tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kataski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kataski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Kai Kataski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kataski gets a clinch.
Kataski prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kataski.
Rahimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kataski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahimov or not.
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Kataski to work.
Kataski avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kataski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards. #T1#
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kataski moves into range and clinches up with Rahimov.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski tries to work over Rahimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahimov tries to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling the position.
Kataski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rahimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov being controlled against the cage.
Kataski stalls. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
#ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Kataski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Rahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kataski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Kataski has Rahimov pressed against the cage, preventing Rahimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kataski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rahimov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Kataski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahimov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahimov looking for a takedown.
Kataski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kataski working aggressively here.
Kataski lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahimov backwards.
Rahimov blocks an uppercut.
Rahimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kataski misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kataski.
Kataski digs a right hand into Rahimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahimov's gas tank.
Kataski takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kataski.
Kataski lands a big right hand that drops Rahimov! The killer instinct kicks in and Kataski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kataski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kataski! |
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Event:
IFA 14: New Year
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Rahimov moves into range and clinches up with Schooba.#TD#
Rahimov pulls guard successfully.
Schooba preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schooba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov is really struggling to control Schooba but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Schooba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schooba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schooba controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Schooba 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##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schooba fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahimov tries to clinch but Schooba moves out of range.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Schooba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schooba continues to drive forward.#T2#
Rahimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Schooba forces Rahimov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Rahimov shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.
Schooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahimov.
Rahimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schooba tries to avoid it but Rahimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schooba to the ground. Schooba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Schooba misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schooba misses with a double jab
and Rahimov counters with a body kick. #T3#
Rahimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schooba defends well and Rahimov ends up having to push Schooba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Schooba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to drag Schooba to the mat but Schooba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Rahimov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Rahimov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schooba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schooba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schooba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahimov as he jumps to the side.
As Schooba looks to move away, Rahimov throws a big counter combo but Schooba just gets out of the way.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba misses with a takedown attempt - Rahimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Schooba as Rahimov shoots in.
Schooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahimov circles away.
Rahimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rahimov throws a sloppy head kick and Schooba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rahimov closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov jumps guard but Schooba stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirza Rahimov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Rahimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schooba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahimov is defending well.
Schooba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schooba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rahimov gets underhooks to prevent Schooba's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Rahimov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schooba has one foot on Rahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahimov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mirza Rahimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schooba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rahimov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Rahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schooba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schooba throws a nice looking combination but Rahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahimov fails with the takedown.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahimov. #T3#
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but Schooba shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov throws a head kick that Schooba semi-blocks.
Schooba darts in trying to clinch
and Rahimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schooba is fending him off so far but Rahimov persists. Nope, Schooba circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahimov tries to clinch there but Schooba circles away.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Schooba shoots in for a takedown but Rahimov shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL#
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
Schooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schooba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schooba can't get the takedown.
Rahimov is looking to control Schooba's arms but Schooba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahimov has his back to the cage.
Schooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schooba's efforts to push away.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.
Rahimov stops a takedown attempt from Schooba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schooba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahimov is out of range and Schooba settles back down.
Schooba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schooba closes the distance and clinches up with Rahimov, looking for a takedown. Schooba pushes Rahimov against the cage but Rahimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahimov shoots in for a double leg but Schooba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schooba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schooba clinches up with Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Schooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it.
#T1#
Schooba tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schooba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Rahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schooba can't fight it off and eventually Rahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Schooba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schooba manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schooba stalling in the clinch but Rahimov improves position. #BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Rahimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schooba misses with a head kick.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov throws a head kick but Schooba moves out of range.
#CL#
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rahimov breaks from the clinch.
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schooba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it. #T3#
Schooba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahimov tries to avoid it but Schooba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahimov to the ground. Rahimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahimov throws a nice head kick!
Rahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schooba or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahimov, which made it look bad.
Schooba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Schooba wants to counter with a clinch but Rahimov pushes him away.
Schooba is looking to clinch but Rahimov is avoiding it.
Rahimov shoots in but Schooba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it. #T4#
Schooba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahimov defends it nicely.
Rahimov stuffs the takedown.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Rahimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schooba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Schooba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schooba dives in and grabs Rahimov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahimov pushes down on Schooba's head and hops out.#CL#
Rahimov closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.#TD#
Rahimov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schooba uses from the top position.
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!
Schooba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirza Rahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahimov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirza Rahimov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Rahimov clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
Rahimov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Rahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Paprikas.
A little jabbing left from Paprikas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Paprikas clinches. #BC#
Rahimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahimov misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rahimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahimov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Paprikas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Paprikas.
Paprikas lands a head kick. Rahimov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Paprikas misses.#T1##CL#
Rahimov gets a clinch.
Rahimov has Paprikas pressed against the cage, preventing Paprikas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paprikas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paprikas throws a fast counter high kick but Rahimov manages to duck under it in time.
Paprikas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahimov momentarily.
Rahimov misses with a head kick.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paprikas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rahimov somewhat.#T2#
Rahimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paprikas.
Paprikas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Janos Paprikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Paprikas counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paprikas scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Rahimov clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
Paprikas misses with a punch to the body.
Rahimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Paprikas won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahimov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paprikas just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Paprikas stalling the fight.
Paprikas is trying to break free.
Paprikas tries to break the clinch but Rahimov is controlling the position.
Rahimov looking for a takedown. #BC#
Rahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Paprikas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rahimov darts in and clinches Paprikas up against the cage.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rahimov has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahimov controls his hands.
#BC#
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Rahimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paprikas's half guard.
Paprikas kicks Rahimov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahimov throws a lazy head kick
and Rahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Rahimov has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas lands a nice uppercut.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Rahimov has him pinned against the cage.
Paprikas misses with the head strike.
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Rahimov has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
That's time! Rahimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahimov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paprikas avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahimov fails with the takedown
and Paprikas counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Rahimov is rocked!
Paprikas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rahimov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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