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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cooper on his heels. He'll look to pass Cooper's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooper is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kvaratskhelia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
Cooper advances to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands clasped together around Cooper's back. He's all about the action.
Kvaratskhelia taking some punishment here, with Cooper in his half guard. #T1#
Cooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvaratskhelia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cooper is still trying to improve position.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia has control of Cooper's left arm, preventing Cooper from doing any damage.
Cooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper postures up in Kvaratskhelia's guard and throws a big left but Kvaratskhelia blocks it.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia looking to control.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
Cooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper passes into half guard.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cooper prevents Kvaratskhelia from improving his position.
Cooper throwing shots but Kvaratskhelia is blocking nicely.
Cooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cooper winds up and cracks Kvaratskhelia with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cooper lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cooper postures up in Kvaratskhelia's guard and throws a big left but Kvaratskhelia blocks it.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep a closed guard but Cooper is proving a slippery customer.
Kvaratskhelia trying to strike off his back.
Cooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kvaratskhelia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Cooper connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvaratskhelia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvaratskhelia pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Kvaratskhelia blocks nicely.
Cooper postures up and lands a big shot to Kvaratskhelia's brow.
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!
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Kvaratskhelia working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Cooper 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##TD2#
Cooper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cooper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kvaratskhelia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cooper lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia struggling a bit here.
Cooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it.
Check out the look on Cooper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kvaratskhelia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Cooper works his way into full mount!
Kvaratskhelia tries to lock up and control but Cooper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvaratskhelia is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1#
Cooper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cooper! Kvaratskhelia is hurt baaadly! Cooper is firing away with more strikes - Kvaratskhelia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Cooper!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Cooper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia ducks under a wild hook from San Miguel.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
San Miguel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
San Miguel tries to sprawl but Kvaratskhelia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks San Miguel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
San Miguel wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia working over San Miguel with some ground and pound. San Miguel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San Miguel is looking to escape.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
San Miguel is trying to stand.
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!
San Miguel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San Miguel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia prevents San Miguel from standing back up.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
San Miguel tries to kick Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvaratskhelia working over San Miguel with some ground and pound. San Miguel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#San Miguel is rocked!
San Miguel is trying to stand.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
San Miguel is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from half guard but San Miguel is working away.
Kvaratskhelia stops San Miguel from getting back to his feet.
San Miguel seems to have recovered his senses.
San Miguel pushes Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia dives into side control.
#T2#
Kvaratskhelia looks up at the clock and then as San Miguel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kvaratskhelia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused San Miguel some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused San Miguel some visible discomfort.
Kvaratskhelia in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and San Miguel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kvaratskhelia turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
A victorious Lasha Kvaratskhelia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kvaratskhelia working away.
Kvaratskhelia landing strikes.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie gets full guard.
Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Kvaratskhelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to keep Kvaratskhelia in close.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kvaratskhelia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Kvaratskhelia looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kvaratskhelia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Kvaratskhelia eventually gives up the hold.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kvaratskhelia moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! #T4#
Kvaratskhelia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie wants to hold on but Kvaratskhelia pushes him away.
Kvaratskhelia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kvaratskhelia punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kvaratskhelia with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kvaratskhelia enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kvaratskhelia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvaratskhelia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Kvaratskhelia gets the takedown into side control.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control.
Kvaratskhelia landing strikes.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia working Gracie over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvaratskhelia lands a big elbow - Gracie is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kvaratskhelia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
A victorious Lasha Kvaratskhelia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Umar's back! Watch out Captain
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Fleszar lands with a shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fleszar defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Fleszar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Fleszar misses.
Kvaratskhelia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kvaratskhelia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fleszar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fleszar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Fleszar lands.
Kvaratskhelia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kvaratskhelia lands in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Fleszar keeps moving. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvaratskhelia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fleszar keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Fleszar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvaratskhelia is controlling him. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia cracks Fleszar with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES2#
Fleszar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kvaratskhelia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kvaratskhelia jumps guard but Fleszar stands there with Kvaratskhelia around his waist. Kvaratskhelia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fleszar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
#BC2#
Fleszar breaks from the clinch.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fleszar counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Kvaratskhelia with that takedown attempt.
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fleszar tries to avoid it but Kvaratskhelia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fleszar to the ground. Fleszar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots for a double leg takedown but Fleszar sprawls well. He's pushed Kvaratskhelia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fleszar defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Fleszar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Fleszar breaks the clinch.
A jab from Fleszar finds it's way through Kvaratskhelia's defenses.
Fleszar connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleszar throws a hook but Kvaratskhelia avoids it easily.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Fleszar circles away easily
and Fleszar counters with a straight right hand.
Fleszar lands a body shot.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fleszar sprawls well. Fleszar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kvaratskhelia gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleszar digs a good body shot into Kvaratskhelia's ribs.
Kvaratskhelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleszar throws out the jab.
Kvaratskhelia takes one to the chin there.
Kvaratskhelia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleszar lands a glancing blow to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fleszar avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Fleszar misses its intended target.
Fleszar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia tries to counter with a takedown but Fleszar is quick to defend against it.
Fleszar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fleszar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kvaratskhelia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fleszar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleszar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fleszar as he jumps to the side.
Fleszar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kvaratskhelia's head backwards.
Fleszar slaps away a takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fleszar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Fleszar does it's job there.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fleszar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fleszar tries to avoid it but Kvaratskhelia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fleszar to the ground. Fleszar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fleszar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fleszar to the mat! Fleszar manages to get full guard.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fleszar's head.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Fleszar wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia passes Fleszar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faustyn Fleszar 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#
Fleszar connects with a body shot that sends Kvaratskhelia's belly button to the back.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown into Fleszar's guard.
Fleszar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice forearm strike.
Fleszar is pushing Kvaratskhelia's head away, looking to escape. Kvaratskhelia manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fleszar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleszar is being controlled here. #T1#
Fleszar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvaratskhelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fleszar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
Fleszar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
Fleszar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Fleszar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleszar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fleszar to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Fleszar with a big right hand but Fleszar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fleszar can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleszar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleszar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kvaratskhelia lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Fleszar is rocked!
Fleszar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fleszar is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?#T3#
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fleszar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia working the body and head with strikes.
Fleszar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fleszar to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fleszar is trying to buck Kvaratskhelia off.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fleszar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Fleszar seems to have recovered his senses.
Fleszar is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleszar trying to remain calm as Kvaratskhelia controls from the top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice forearm strike.
Kvaratskhelia is chipping away with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Fleszar from escaping the position.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that second round.
That's time! Kvaratskhelia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a double leg but Fleszar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fleszar defends it nicely.
Fleszar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvaratskhelia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kvaratskhelia shoots for a double leg takedown but Fleszar sprawls well. He's pushed Kvaratskhelia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Kvaratskhelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Fleszar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleszar scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Kvaratskhelia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fleszar manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Fleszar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleszar throws a jab when Kvaratskhelia was well out of range.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvaratskhelia moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kvaratskhelia or perhaps it was just good defense by Fleszar, which made it look bad.
Fleszar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia ducks under a wild hook from Fleszar.
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvaratskhelia slips a jab from Fleszar.
Fleszar throws a jab when Kvaratskhelia was well out of range.
Fleszar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kvaratskhelia takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Fleszar.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fleszar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleszar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kvaratskhelia moves away.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fleszar sprawls well. Fleszar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kvaratskhelia gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleszar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fleszar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
Fleszar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fleszar leaves Kvaratskhelia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faustyn Fleszar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleszar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fleszar counters with a right hand to the body.
Fleszar throws a shot to the body.
Fleszar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fleszar is fending him off so far but Kvaratskhelia persists. Nope, Fleszar circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia walks into a left hand.
Fleszar cracks a nice hook into Kvaratskhelia's ribs.
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown
and Fleszar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faustyn Fleszar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleszar misses with an uppercut. Kvaratskhelia saw that one coming.
Fleszar scores with a sloppy right hand. Kvaratskhelia should have avoided that one.
Oh Kvaratskhelia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleszar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have got his legs back now.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fleszar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvaratskhelia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fleszar.
Kvaratskhelia fails to land the takedown.
Kvaratskhelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleszar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a double leg but Fleszar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia has his takedown stuffed
letting Fleszar counter with a right hand.
Kvaratskhelia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kvaratskhelia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fleszar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvaratskhelia thinking.
Fleszar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fleszar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fleszar thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown into Fleszar's guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Fleszar.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faustyn Fleszar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleszar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Faustyn Fleszar!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Faustyn Fleszar!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Faustyn Fleszar!
Faustyn Fleszar wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Faustyn Fleszar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Big Ugly Giorgi vs Cutie Pie
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Li gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvaratskhelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvaratskhelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Kvaratskhelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Li manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Li postures up.
Kvaratskhelia controlling Li's posture.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Li drops back looking for a leg! Kvaratskhelia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvaratskhelia manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is pulling down on Li's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
That's time! Kvaratskhelia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Li gets caught napping as Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown. Li manages to retain guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Li is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Li working a defensive guard but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Kvaratskhelia sits in half guard.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Kvaratskhelia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
#T2#
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Li with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Li with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia working Li over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Li is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li wants to control the position but Kvaratskhelia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Li's head.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kvaratskhelia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Li is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Kvaratskhelia! That's hurt Li! Will he recover? Kvaratskhelia fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Our winner, Lasha Kvaratskhelia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a takedown into Gibbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and gets a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
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!
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Gibbs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gibbs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.#TD#
Gibbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbs preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia controls Gibbs momentarily but Gibbs frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gibbs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Kvaratskhelia's temple.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia has full control of the position and if anything, Gibbs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs is covering up but some of the strikes from Kvaratskhelia are getting through and doing damage.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for the choke but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gibbs!
#T1#
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Gibbs tries to roll but Kvaratskhelia sticks to his back.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to stick to Gibbs's back but Gibbs is turning into Kvaratskhelia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbs.
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kvaratskhelia 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.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbs defends well.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
#T3#
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs.
Gibbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Gibbs working over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia 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##ES#
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown#TD#
and Gibbs counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gibbs controlling the position from side mount.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbs manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia stops Gibbs from standing up.
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and gets back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbs as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
Gibbs feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvaratskhelia.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet.
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Gibbs is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working for submissions but it's allowed Gibbs to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Kvaratskhelia's hands, connecting with Kvaratskhelia's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia keeps control of the position as Gibbs tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Kvaratskhelia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia tightening his grip on Gibbs, looking for the choke.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia not allowing Gibbs to control his hands. #ES#
Kvaratskhelia has his opponent's back but Gibbs is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kvaratskhelia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs 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.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibbs 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia controls the position.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Parks defending against the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Parks is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Parks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parks is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Parks seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Parks tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Parks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to ground and pound but Parks uses the momentary lack of control by Kvaratskhelia to regain half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Parks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
Kvaratskhelia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parks trying to hold on to Kvaratskhelia's head to control him but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
Kvaratskhelia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kvaratskhelia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parks defending well though.
Kvaratskhelia not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia is looking to advance position but Parks won't allow it.
Parks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia working over Parks with some ground and pound. Parks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parks is not content to let Kvaratskhelia control the position.
Parks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Parks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parks is pulling down on Kvaratskhelia's head. It's preventing any offense from Kvaratskhelia, at least for the moment.
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parks controlling Kvaratskhelia's posture.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
That's time! Kvaratskhelia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kvaratskhelia feints and as Parks raises his hands in defense, Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Parks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Parks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Parks blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Parks looking to control.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parks's head.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Parks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia passes Parks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to pass to full mount but Parks defends it. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work for a kimura but Parks is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia wants to take a breather but Parks is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Parks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from Parks's half guard. Parks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Parks with a solid left hand.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Parks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kvaratskhelia passes into side control.
Parks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Parks taking a bit of punishment here - Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia working away.
Parks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Parks's temple. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia lands a strong strike to the head of Parks. That's dazed him! Kvaratskhelia looking to finish here. Parks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kvaratskhelia lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Lasha Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Meers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meers is working away from the top position though.
Kvaratskhelia gets full guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a triangle but Meers pushes his legs off easily.
Kvaratskhelia striking off his back but it's not causing Meers any problems.
Meers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Meers has his hands clasped together but Kvaratskhelia extends and breaks Meers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Lasha Kvaratskhelia 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kixx drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kvaratskhelia gets back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kixx's guard. #REVB#
Kvaratskhelia controlling from the top position.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kixx working a defensive guard but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
Kvaratskhelia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kvaratskhelia controlling from the full mount.
Kixx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot there that rocks Kixx but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Kixx with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Lasha Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Kvaratskhelia. Kvaratskhelia gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hardy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kvaratskhelia to the ground. Hardy is now in Kvaratskhelia's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kvaratskhelia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #SUB2#
Hardy is sitting in close to Kvaratskhelia's body. Kvaratskhelia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hardy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hardy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Lasha Kvaratskhelia 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Foley is looking to clinch but Kvaratskhelia is avoiding it.
#TD#
Kvaratskhelia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Foley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Foley is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Foley is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Foley looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kvaratskhelia turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Lasha Kvaratskhelia 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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