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Event:
NFC 7 - Legend vs Shot
Date: Sep 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Tsablia throws a head kick but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov tries for a takedown but Tsablia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsablia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsablia duly obliges.
Tsablia doesn't manage to clinch there - Sidorov circles away.
#CL#
Sidorov closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sidorov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tsablia uses from the top position.
Sidorov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Tsablia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sidorov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sidorov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sidorov! #REVR##SUB#
Sidorov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsablia is not content to let Sidorov control the position. #T1#
Tsablia is looking to reverse the position.
Tsablia is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Tsablia struggling a bit here.#SU#
Sidorov decides to stand back up.
Tsablia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidorov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Sidorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsablia sprawls well initially but Sidorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Sidorov trying to control the action but Tsablia is working from the bottom.
Tsablia wants to improve his position but Sidorov is controlling well.
Sidorov trying to mount his opponent but Tsablia defends it.
Sidorov prevents Tsablia from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tsablia actively working from the bottom here.
Tsablia wants to improve his position but Sidorov is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sidorov is working for a submission of some sort.
Tsablia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sidorov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sidorov's back!#T3#
Tsablia is not going to allow Sidorov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Tsablia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sidorov trying to control the hands but Tsablia breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Tsablia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sidorov is defending well though. Tsablia let's go of the attempt for now.
Tsablia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsablia looking to hold on to the position here but Sidorov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2#
Tsablia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sidorov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sidorov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sidorov! #REVR#
Tsablia is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidorov is looking to take a break and control but Tsablia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsablia tries to bench press Sidorov off him but Sidorov keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sidorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tsablia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidorov tries to counter with a takedown but Tsablia is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Tsablia gets tackled into the cage by Sidorov. Sidorov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Sidorov drags the fight down to the ground.
Sidorov wants to get back to his feet but Tsablia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tsablia postures up.
Tsablia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sidorov is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov keeping full guard, as Tsablia tries to pass.
Tsablia preventing the sweep.
Sidorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov dodges the punch combination from Tsablia.
Sidorov dodges the punch combination from Tsablia.
Sidorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsablia as he jumps to the side.
Tsablia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsablia misses with a head kick.
Tsablia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Sidorov throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Sidorov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sidorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsablia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsablia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidorov looks to land a left hand but Tsablia moved out of range nicely.
Sidorov misses with a double jab.
Sidorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsablia tries to bum rush Sidorov with a series of wild strikes but Sidorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsablia throws a looping overhand right but Sidorov ducks down to avoid it.
Meti Tsablia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsablia lands a jab.
Tsablia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Tsablia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aleksandr Sidorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Tsablia.
Tsablia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsablia jabs Sidorov right on the nose. Sidorov blinks but takes it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsablia fails to pull guard.
Tsablia is trying to pull guard but Sidorov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Sidorov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sidorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tsablia trying to control but Sidorov is working from the bottom.
Tsablia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Tsablia looking to pass the guard.
Sidorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsablia is one step ahead there.
Tsablia wants to control from the top but Sidorov keeps moving.
Tsablia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tsablia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidorov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meti Tsablia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsablia wants to clinch up but Sidorov keeps it at a distance.
Sidorov tries to counter with a takedown but Tsablia is quick to defend against it.
Tsablia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsablia duly obliges.
Tsablia lands a high kick!
Tsablia stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidorov. Sidorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sidorov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTsablia.
Tsablia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sidorov counters with a head kick. That will keep Tsablia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sidorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsablia!
#ROC2#Sidorov is rocked!
Tsablia tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Sidorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsablia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sidorov's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Sidorov blocks the leg kick.
Tsablia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsablia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsablia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsablia doesn't manage to clinch there - Sidorov circles away.
Sidorov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsablia wants to clinch but Sidorov slips to the side#TD#
and Sidorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Sidorov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL#
Sidorov moves into range and clinches up with Tsablia.#TD#
Sidorov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tsablia looking to sit in guard and control but Sidorov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsablia wants to control but Sidorov passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Tsablia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tsablia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sidorov pulls his head out easily.
Tsablia wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Sidorov trying to work for an americana but Tsablia has managed to regain full guard.
Sidorov wants to pass the guard but Tsablia is keeping the position.
Sidorov trying to control but Tsablia is working from the bottom.
Sidorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsablia is keeping the position for now.
Sidorov works over Tsablia with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsablia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aleksandr Sidorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tsablia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sidorov has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Sidorov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Tsablia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tsablia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sidorov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sidorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsablia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sidorov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsablia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sidorov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Sidorov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sidorov lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Sidorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sidorov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Sidorov! |
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Event:
NFC 1 -
Date: Sep 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Sidorov on that attempt. #CL2#
Sidorov instigates a clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Sidorov fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Sidorov shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Sidorov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidorov's guard. #REVR#
Johnson won't allow Sidorov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson prevents Sidorov from getting back to his feet.
Sidorov trying to control the position here.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Sidorov wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sidorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Sidorov is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sidorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sidorov pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Sidorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sidorov lands a high kick!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidorov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Sidorov.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidorov circles away.#T3#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Sidorov is avoiding it.
Aleksandr Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorov throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #CL2#
Sidorov closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson jumps guard but Sidorov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Sidorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Sidorov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##TD2#
Sidorov dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Sidorov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sidorov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sidorov wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Sidorov is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sidorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sidorov.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Sidorov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Sidorov darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Sidorov slowing the pace effectively.
Sidorov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sidorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rick Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Sidorov.
Sidorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sidorov is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sidorov is having none of it.
Sidorov tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson dives in and grabs Sidorov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sidorov pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Sidorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sidorov has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sidorov is breathing heavily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidorov.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Sidorov.
Sidorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Sidorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sidorov has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.#T2##TD#
Johnson pulls Sidorov into guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Sidorov's head to control his posture.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sidorov is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sidorov manages to pass to side control.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson tries to kick Sidorov off but Sidorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sidorov but Sidorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sidorov's half guard.
Johnson stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson blocks the strikes from Sidorov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandr Sidorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sidorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Sidorov to the mat.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidorov preventing the sweep.
Sidorov wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Sidorov postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sidorov pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Sidorov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Sidorov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has hold of Sidorov's hands but Sidorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Sidorov has control of the leg.
Johnson tries to kick Sidorov off but Sidorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is not content to let Sidorov control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aleksandr Sidorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Sidorov tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidorov's waist but Sidorov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Sidorov.
Sidorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sidorov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Sidorov shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sidorov looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Rick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Sidorov gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson prevents Sidorov from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sidorov passes into side control.
Sidorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Sidorov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SU2#
Sidorov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Sidorov in a clinch.
Aleksandr Sidorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sidorov walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sidorov slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Sidorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sidorov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Sidorov! |
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