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Event:
RL28 Grindah v Vaughn
Date: Nov 22, 2025 |
#R1# Turaev shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense. We've been hearing reports that Wagner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Turaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away. Turaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wagner appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Brad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Turaev.#TD2# Wagner gets caught napping as Turaev dives in and scores a takedown. Wagner manages to retain guard. Wagner wants to sweep but no luck. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagner is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wagner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Wagner is working Turaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Turaev keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wagner chips away with some ground and pound. Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turaev swivels though and keeps the full guard. Turaev trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. Wagner distracts Turaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wagner throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Turaev throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turaev's guard. Nice move by Wagner!#REVR# Turaev has control of Wagner's left arm, preventing Wagner from doing any damage. Turaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wagner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turaev is keeping the position for now. Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Wagner lands a couple of digs. Wagner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. Wagner 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. Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. Wagner 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. Wagner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turaev's guard. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Turaev is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Turaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wagner. Wagner is pressing down on Turaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turaev is holding on for now. Turaev trying to control but Wagner postures up.
Wagner is keen to just control but Turaev is a slippery customer. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Turaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turaev is in Wagner's guard. Wagner wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Wagner dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Turaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turaev somewhat. Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Turaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wagner's guard. Brad Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Turaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Turaev preventing the sweep. Wagner keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turaev is one step ahead there. Turaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Turaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Wagner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Turaev has his hands on Wagner's head, controlling the position. Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wagner looking to pass the guard. Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wagner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turaev has wrist control. Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turaev has wrist control. Turaev keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Wagner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wagner moves nicely into side control. #T3# Wagner working the ground and pound but Turaev is defending the strikes. Wagner throwing shots but missing, from side control. Wagner in side control, throwing shots but Turaev defends. Turaev struggling a bit here. Wagner trying to control the action but Turaev is working from the bottom. Turaev defending against the ground and pound. Wagner landing a few strikes. #T4# Turaev regains half guard. Wagner trying to control the pace. Wagner wants to free his trapped foot but Turaev is holding on for dear life with his legs. Turaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wagner. Wagner trying to control the action but Turaev is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wagner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Turaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Wagner dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# Wagner misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turaev! But no joy. Nice takedown defense from Turaev. No joy for Wagner on that attempt. Turaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side. Brad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wagner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Wagner rushes Turaev and presses him up against the cage. Turaev misses with some punches.
Turaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wagner tries to stall but Turaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turaev can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turaev. #T1# Turaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turaev misses with a body punch.
Turaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Turaev fails to land. Turaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner. Wagner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wagner has Turaev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turaev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Turaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. Turaev working aggressively here.
Wagner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD# Wagner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turaev regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turaev is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2# Wagner trying to strike off his back.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Turaev postures up. Turaev stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner. Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss. Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Turaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there. Wagner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wagner wants to control from the top but Turaev keeps moving. Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Turaev blocks nicely. #T4# Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Wagner wants to sweep but no luck. Wagner is trying to control the position but Turaev postures up. Turaev wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. Wagner striking from his own guard. Turaev lands a couple of digs. Turaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Turaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard. Turaev throws a big elbow that misses. Turaev postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rustam Turaev just about did enough to take it. That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD2# Turaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turaev is in Wagner's guard. Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wagner is trying to control the position but Turaev postures up. Wagner 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. Wagner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Turaev with a nice head shot there. Wagner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Turaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Wagner landing some decent shots from guard. Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Turaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Wagner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turaev is now in half guard. Wagner manages to get to full guard.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment. #T2# Turaev throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely. Turaev postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it. Turaev stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner. Turaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Turaev trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom. Wagner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turaev's guard. #REVR# Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Turaev has wrist control. Wagner is looking to pass into half guard but Turaev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turaev is in guard.#REVB# Wagner keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. #T3# Wagner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Turaev keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wagner trying to control but Turaev is working from the bottom. Wagner postures up and lands a big shot to Turaev's brow. #T4# Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Turaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wagner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Turaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brad Wagner will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round!#R5##TD2# Turaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turaev lands in his opponent's guard. Rustam Turaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Turaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wagner looking to control.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment. Turaev cracks Wagner with a solid left hand. Wagner lands a decent shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wagner is trying to keep Turaev in close.
Turaev wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment. #T1# Turaev distracts Wagner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Turaev throwing strikes but missing. Wagner pulls Turaev in to control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Turaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Wagner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turaev to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wagner wants to sweep here but Turaev controlling him for the moment. Turaev works over Wagner with some ground and pound from guard. Brad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Wagner 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# Wagner looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Turaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wagner controlling the pace. Turaev has hold of Wagner's hands but Wagner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wagner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Turaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wagner is looking to advance position but Turaev won't allow it. Wagner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turaev's head. Wagner controlling the pace. Wagner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Turaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Wagner closes the distance and clinches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Wagner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Turaev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Wagner biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight! Brad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wagner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47 Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Wagner! Brad Wagner retains his light heavyweight title! Brad Wagner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RL23 - Grobbelaar v Bharat
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# Mamani lands a body shot.
Mamani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turaev misses with a takedown attempt - Mamani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Turaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Turaev rushes Mamani and presses him up against the cage. Mamani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turaevs head. #BC# Mamani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamani swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Turaev clinches up with Mamani and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mamani pulls him back up using the underhooks. Turaev looking for a takedown. Cruz Mamani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Turaev. Turaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mamani pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mamani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turaev has Mamani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mamani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A battle for position here, against the cage. Turaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Turaev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1# Turaev working the ground and pound. Mamani tries to improve position but can't. Turaev working away. Mamani avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turaev. Turaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamani keeps working. Turaev taking a breather here. Turaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Turaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mamani is trying to control Turaev's posture but Turaev avoids it. Mamani is trying to improve his position.#T2# Turaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Mamani wants to control but Turaev postures up. Mamani is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamani keeps working. Turaev throwing shots but missing, from side control. Mamani tries to escape but Turaev is in control. Turaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Turaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Turaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turaev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Turaev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. An elbow from Turaev crashes against the mat.
Mamani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turaev on the ground. Turaev working the head with strikes. #T3# Mamani prevents Turaev from improving position. Mamani is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Turaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Mamani takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Mamani is rocked! Turaev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mamani is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Turaev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Turaev! Rustam Turaev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Red Light 20- Gracie v Miranda
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1# Turaev has a takedown stuffed. Turaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but OHara defends well and Turaev ends up having to push OHara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. An attempted straight right counter from OHara misses the target. Turaev shoots in for a takedown but OHara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stig OHara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Turaev. Turaev fails with the takedown.#TD2# Turaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OHara was covering up waiting for the punch and Turaev finishes the takedown easily into guard. OHara trying to control the position here. Turaev wants to pass the guard but OHara is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turaev is looking to work some ground and pound but OHara has wrist control.#T1# Turaev with a flurry of punches that miss. Turaev throwing strikes but missing. Turaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Turaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Turaev advances position into side control! The ground and pound from Turaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. A bit of a lull in the action here. Turaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Turaev controls the position from side control. Turaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Turaev throws an elbow but OHara slips to the side and avoids it well. Turaev in side control, just content to control the action for now. Turaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. OHara is not in a great position here, taking some shots. OHara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turaev wants to pass to mount but OHara is defending the position. #T3# Turaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OHara defending well though. Turaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. OHara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turaev. Turaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Turaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but OHara keeps working. OHara works his way to full guard. Good work. Turaev throwing strikes from guard but OHara blocks nicely. Turaev postures up in OHara's guard and throws a big left but OHara blocks it. Turaev controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Turaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Turaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but OHara swats him away and circles back towards the center. Turaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Turaev looking to score a takedown here. OHara is defending well but Turaev drives through and ends up in OHara's guard. Turaev is working OHara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Turaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. OHara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OHara tries to get out of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Turaev dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# OHara with a jab. OHara digs a good hook to Turaev's body.
OHara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. OHara stuns Turaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Turaev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Turaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OHara's guard. OHara pulls Turaev in close to prevent any damage. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. Turaev throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Turaev postures up and lands a big shot to OHara's brow. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. OHara working a defensive guard here.
Turaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. OHara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice cross by OHara.#TD2# Turaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turaev showed some decent athleticism there. Turaev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing OHara to regain full guard. #T2# OHara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Turaev throws a big right hand that misses. OHara keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. Turaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Turaev is looking to work some ground and pound but OHara has wrist control. Turaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rustam Turaev has got the better of the ground game so far. Turaev is looking to work some ground and pound but OHara has wrist control. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Turaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3# Turaev fails to land the takedown. Turaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. OHara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Stig OHara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Turaev. A left lands for OHara. Turaev shoots in for a takedown but OHara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A quick step to the side and OHara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Turaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Turaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and OHara counters with a right hand to the body. OHara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OHara wants it to stay on the feet. Donk. OHara catches Turaev right on the button with a cross. Stig OHara is winning the standup battle so far. OHara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turaev. OHara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turaev. Rustam Turaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turaev is breathing heavily. Turaev tries for a takedown but OHara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Turaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OHara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. OHara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. OHara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Turaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles and OHara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Turaev fails with the takedown. Turaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OHara tries to avoid it but Turaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OHara to the ground. OHara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. OHara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. OHara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Turaev fails with a takedown attempt. OHara slaps away a takedown attempt from Turaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# OHara manages to break the clinch.
Turaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. OHara lands a glancing blow to the side of Turaev's head. OHara connects with a single shot there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stig OHara dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Turaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OHara leaves Turaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Turaev moves out of range of the strikes. No luck with that takedown attempt from Turaev. #TD2# Turaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. OHara tries to kick Turaev off in order to stand up. Turaev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. OHara is not in a great position here, taking some shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turaev works to advance to full mount. OHara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Turaev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turaev lands a heavy elbow. Turaev scoring with strikes but OHara is staying in there. #T1# OHara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. OHara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Turaev trying to control from OHara's half guard. OHara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Turaev wants to control from the top but OHara keeps moving. Turaev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. Turaev postures up in OHara's guard and throws a big left but OHara blocks it. OHara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Turaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Turaev postures up.
Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. OHara scores with a jab.#TD2# Turaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OHara was covering up waiting for the punch and Turaev finishes the takedown easily into guard. Turaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Turaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. OHara keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. OHara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turaev can do to turn this around? Turaev throwing strikes but missing. Turaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Turaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. OHara keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turaev. Stig OHara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Turaev. Turaev shoots in but OHara avoids the takedown attempt easily. OHara lands with a cross. OHara keeps the fight on the outside. Turaev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Turaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turaev showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Turaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Rustam Turaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Turaev 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Turaev! Our winner, Rustam Turaev, 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:
Fight Night - Wolfe v Henchy
Date: Sep 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Turaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turaev showed some decent athleticism there. Woods's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Turaev working Woods over with strikes. Woods desperately trying to maintain half guard. Woods wants to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Turaev. Woods is looking to improve his position.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turaev is working away from the top position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Woods with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turaev lands a nice short elbow. Turaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woods does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turaev lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Woods trying to get back to full guard but Turaev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Turaev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Woods is rocked! Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't. Turaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woods is looking to escape. Woods can't escape the position.
Turaev is landing with some decent strikes but Woods is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Oh Woods is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Woods tries to hold on but Turaev postures up. Woods seems to have got his legs back now. Woods working to try and regain half guard.
Turaev postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Woods is out cold - huge knockout for Turaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rustam Turaev! A very excited looking Rustam Turaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Long Haul Tournament Quarters
Date: Aug 17, 2025 |
#R1# Turaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and OHara counters with a straight right hand. Turaev shoots and misses and OHara counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rustam Turaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OHara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turaev under the eye. Turaev tries for a takedown but OHara circles away easily and OHara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Turaev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Turaev shoots and misses and OHara counters with a nice body shot. OHara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. OHara connects with a body shot.#TD# Turaev scores with a takedown into OHara's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. Turaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. OHara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Turaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. #T1# OHara looking to control.
Turaev 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. Turaev throwing strikes from guard but OHara blocks nicely. Turaev throws a big right hand that misses. Turaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Turaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Turaev is in close to OHara's body, working some short punches and elbows. Turaev 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. Turaev throws a big elbow that misses. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OHara can do anything to dispel that myth. OHara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. OHara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Turaev fails with the takedown and OHara counters with a straight right hand. OHara works Turaev's body with a nice hook. Turaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and OHara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3# Turaev shoots and misses and Turaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Turaev fails with the takedown and OHara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turaev tries for a takedown but OHara circles away easily and OHara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Turaev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OHara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turaev is in OHara's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Turaev throwing strikes from guard but OHara blocks nicely. Turaev throwing strikes from guard but OHara blocks nicely. Turaev is looking to work some ground and pound but OHara has wrist control. Turaev 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. Turaev trying to control the position from guard on top but OHara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Turaev 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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Turaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Turaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Turaev throwing strikes but missing. Turaev throws a big right hand that misses. Turaev is looking to work some ground and pound but OHara has wrist control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. OHara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. OHara thuds a left hand into Turaev's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turaev wants to clinch but OHara slips to the side and OHara counters with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stig OHara dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Turaev tries for a takedown but OHara circles away easily and OHara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. OHara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Turaev misses with a takedown and OHara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jab by OHara. Turaev with a poor takedown and OHara counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Turaev. That's going to take a lot out of him. OHara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Turaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting OHara counter with a right hand. OHara scores with a nice strike. Turaev needs to keep his hands up - OHara had a free shot at his head there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turaev doesn't succeed with the takedown and OHara counters with a straight right hand. Turaev misses with a takedown attempt and OHara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. OHara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Turaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stig OHara seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and OHara counters with a stiff right hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD# Turaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OHara's half guard. Turaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Turaev trying to control the action but OHara is working from the bottom. Turaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Turaev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing OHara to regain full guard. OHara is pulling down on Turaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Turaev, at least for the moment. Rustam Turaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Turaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OHara's head.#T2# Turaev scoring with punches to the head and body. OHara controlling the position. Turaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Turaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Turaev works over OHara with some ground and pound from guard. OHara working a defensive guard here.
OHara wants to stand and escape but Turaev is having none of it. Turaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Turaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. OHara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Turaev is looking to work some ground and pound but OHara has wrist control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD# Turaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OHara's half guard. Turaev is trying to control. OHara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. OHara is looking to control Turaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OHara avoid being mounted? Turaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but OHara keeps working. Turaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. OHara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turaev is working away from the top position though. Turaev is looking to take a break and control but OHara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# OHara is concentrating on defense, preventing Turaev from advancing position. Turaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Turaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OHara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Turaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. Turaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. OHara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turaev. OHara is in trouble now - Turaev has advanced to mount! OHara manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. Turaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Turaev trying to control the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stig OHara will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Turaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Turaev misses with a takedown and OHara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rustam Turaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and OHara counters with a lovely shot to the body. OHara scores with a jab to the head.
OHara lands with a right hand. #TD# Turaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OHara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. OHara dodges the ground and pound from Turaev. Turaev tries to score with some ground and pound. OHara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Turaev is putting a hurting on OHara here, landing some big shots from side control. Turaev wants to take a breather but OHara manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Turaev. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. OHara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Turaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike. OHara is adopting a defensive guard. Turaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. OHara keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. Turaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Turaev trying to control but OHara is working from the bottom. Turaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Turaev passes into half guard. Turaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Well, if Turaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. OHara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turaev. Turaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Turaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turaev thows a huge punch but OHara dodges it nicely.
#T3# OHara trying to control here.
Turaev trying to control from half guard but OHara is working away. Turaev lands strikes from half guard. Turaev is nestled in close to OHara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Turaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OHara's head. Turaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Turaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OHara is just riding it out for now. Turaev eventually gives up the hold. Turaev wants to pass to mount but OHara is defending the position. #T4# Turaev working over OHara with some ground and pound. OHara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nice strikes from Turaev there. Stig OHara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. OHara is trying to maintain the position but Turaev is very close to passing his half guard. Turaev not landing any meaningful shots this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Turaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Turaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight! Rustam Turaev showed his dominance in that final round. I think OHara 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stig OHara! Stig OHara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
The Long Haul Tournament 1
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
#R1# Turaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# Turaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Soares has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Turaev works over Soares with some ground and pound from guard. Turaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Turaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soares keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. Turaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turaev controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turaev lands a couple of digs.#T1# Turaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Soares keeping moving, preventing Turaev from controlling successfully. Soares has momentary wrist control but Turaev slips an elbow through the middle. Soares has momentary wrist control but Turaev slips an elbow through the middle. Turaev with a nice head shot there. Turaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Turaev content to stall in guard here. Turaev wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #T2# Turaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Turaev landing some decent shots from guard. Turaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Turaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Soares is rocked! Turaev passes Soares's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Soares is still in real trouble! Can Turaev finish him? Turaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Oooooh, big shot lands for Turaev! Soares is hurt baaadly! Turaev is firing away with more strikes - Soares 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 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Turaev! A victorious Rustam Turaev 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:
TLH 2025 - Testing Event
Date: Jun 08, 2025 |
#R1# Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Sokolov misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza throws a big counter combination but Sokolov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1# Mendoza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sokolov eats them both and turns towards Mendoza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sokolov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Mendoza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sokolov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively. Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
As Mendoza backs off Sokolov throws a huge counter combo but Mendoza manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight! Carlos Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mendoza 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Mendoza! |
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