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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pokrovskii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Jakh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Pokrovskii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jakh uses from the top position. #ES#
Pokrovskii pushes Jakh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pokrovskii tries to land a leg kick but Jakh saw it coming and moves away.
Jakh shoots for a double leg takedown but Pokrovskii sprawls well. He's pushed Jakh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jakh. No joy for Pokrovskii on that attempt. #TD2#
Jakh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pokrovskii's guard.#ES#
Pokrovskii has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jakh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Jakh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pokrovskii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yegor Pokrovskii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pokrovskii clinches up with Jakh and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pokrovskii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Pokrovskii shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jakh. No joy for Pokrovskii on that attempt. #CL2#
Jakh moves into range and clinches up with Pokrovskii.
Jakh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Yegor Pokrovskii has been cut.
Jakh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Jakh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pokrovskii slaps away a takedown attempt from Jakh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jakh looks for a takedown but Pokrovskii sprawls well.
Jakh tries to clinch there but Pokrovskii circles away.
Pokrovskii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jakh manages to circle out of the way.
Pokrovskii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Jakh gets a double leg takedown into Pokrovskii's guard.#T2#
Jakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jakh being controlled here momentarily.
Pokrovskii looking for a sweep. Not yet Pokrovskii, not yet.
Jakh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pokrovskii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jakh scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Jakh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pokrovskii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pokrovskii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Pokrovskii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jakh closes the distance and clinches up with Pokrovskii, looking for a takedown. Jakh pushes Pokrovskii against the cage but Pokrovskii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pokrovskii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jakh sprawls and moves away.
Pokrovskii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakh tries to clinch up but Pokrovskii circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jakh wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Pokrovskii shoots in looking for a takedown. Jakh tries to sprawl out of it but Pokrovskii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jakh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Pokrovskii forces Jakh back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Pokrovskii pulls guard effortlessly.
Jakh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jakh won't allow Pokrovskii to sweep him here.
Jakh throwing strikes but missing.
Jakh stopping the sweep attempt from Pokrovskii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Pokrovskii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yegor Pokrovskii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pokrovskii wants to clinch
and Jakh counters with a one-two to the body.
Jakh looks for a takedown but Pokrovskii sprawls well.
Pokrovskii swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakh.#CL2#
Jakh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jakh breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pokrovskii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pokrovskii gets control of Jakh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pokrovskii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pokrovskii is retaining full guard.
Jakh wants to control from the top but Pokrovskii keeps moving.
Jakh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Pokrovskii wants to sweep here but Jakh controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pokrovskii is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pokrovskii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jakh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pokrovskii keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Pokrovskii working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakh has a takedown stuffed.
Pokrovskii stuffs the takedown.
Yegor Pokrovskii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pari Jakh.
Jakh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pokrovskii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jakh counters with a three punch combo that has Pokrovskii backing up. Pokrovskii nods at Jakh to acknowledge the strikes.
Pokrovskii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakh is fending him off so far but Pokrovskii persists. Nope, Jakh circles away and we're back to standing.
Pari Jakh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Pokrovskii misses
and Jakh counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pokrovskii misses with a takedown attempt - Jakh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jakh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Pokrovskii stuffs the takedown.
Jakh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jakh duly obliges.
Pokrovskii connects with a high kick.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakh.
Pokrovskii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jakh defends well and Pokrovskii ends up having to push Jakh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pokrovskii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPokrovskii.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pokrovskii sprawls well. Pokrovskii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jakh gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Jakh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pokrovskii closes the distance and clinches up with Jakh, looking for a takedown. Pokrovskii pushes Jakh against the cage but Jakh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pokrovskii's waist but Pokrovskii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakh off to one side.
Pokrovskii dives in for a single leg takedown but Jakh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrovskii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Jakh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pokrovskii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pari Jakh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yegor Pokrovskii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jakh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pokrovskii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pokrovskii leaves Jakh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pokrovskii dives in and grabs Jakh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jakh pushes down on Pokrovskii's head and hops out.
Jakh leaves Pokrovskii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Pokrovskii backs off Jakh throws a huge counter combo but Pokrovskii manages to avoid it all.
Jakh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pokrovskii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Jakh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pokrovskii!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yegor Pokrovskii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pokrovskii is looking to regain half guard here but Jakh keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Jakh stands up.
Jakh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Jakh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pokrovskii tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jakh manages to move to mount!
Pokrovskii regains half guard.#T2#
Pokrovskii wants to control but Jakh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Pokrovskii has one foot on Jakh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yegor Pokrovskii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pokrovskii moves into the clinch.
Jakh is pressed up against the cage. Pokrovskii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jakh down to the mat. Jakh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yegor Pokrovskii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pokrovskii tries to keep at a distance but Jakh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Jakh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Pokrovskii won't allow it.
#T3#
Pokrovskii jumps guard but Jakh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pokrovskii has Jakh pressed against the cage, preventing Jakh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jakh is trying to pull guard but Pokrovskii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jakh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jakh lands a body shot. #TD2#
Jakh pulls Pokrovskii into guard.
Pokrovskii throwing strikes but missing.
Jakh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pokrovskii's guard. #REVB#
Jakh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Pokrovskii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jakh wants to get up but he can't break Pokrovskii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pokrovskii looking for subs off his back but Jakh has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jakh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pari Jakh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jakh 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Pari Jakh!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Pari Jakh!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Pari Jakh!
Pari Jakh wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Pokrovskii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Wiggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pokrovskii. No joy for Wiggins on that attempt.
Pokrovskii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Pokrovskii has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pokrovskii.
Wiggins blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Pokrovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Pokrovskii clinches with his opponent.
Wiggins is pressed up against the cage. Pokrovskii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiggins down to the mat. Wiggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yegor Pokrovskii.
Pokrovskii looks for a takedown but Wiggins sprawls well.
Pokrovskii stuffs the takedown.
Pokrovskii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Cleveland Wiggins has been cut.
Pokrovskii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pokrovskii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Pokrovskii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiggins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pokrovskii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Pokrovskii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pokrovskii as he avoids it easily.
Pokrovskii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiggins is defended easily by Pokrovskii.
Wiggins sets himself, and Pokrovskii steps forward looking for the clinch! Wiggins avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Pokrovskii. No joy for Wiggins on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokrovskii shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins shows good takedown defense.
Wiggins is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Pokrovskii closes the distance and pushes Wiggins back into the cage.#T3#
Pokrovskii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pokrovskii has had enough of the clinch but Wiggins keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pokrovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pokrovskii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pokrovskii.
Pokrovskii looks winded!
Pokrovskii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pokrovskii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pokrovskii shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pokrovskii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wiggins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pokrovskii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pokrovskii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiggins.
Pokrovskii misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Wiggins counters by moving into the clinch.
Pokrovskii is trying to pull guard but Wiggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggins throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Pokrovskii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Wiggins's cut.
That's time! Wiggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Pokrovskii darts in and clinches Wiggins up against the cage.
Pokrovskii stalling the fight.
Pokrovskii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggins smiles and moves away.
Yegor Pokrovskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Pokrovskii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wiggins fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleveland Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pokrovskii has closed the distance and engaged Wiggins in a clinch.
Pokrovskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pokrovskii just leaning against Wiggins, taking a breather. #T1#
Pokrovskii prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleveland Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins blocks an elbow strike.
Pokrovskii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Pokrovskii manages to pull guard.
Pokrovskii wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Pokrovskii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiggins defends it easily.#ES2#
Pokrovskii has his feet on Wiggins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##CL2#
Pokrovskii pushes Wiggins up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pokrovskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pokrovskii clinches up with Wiggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pokrovskii tries to circle away but Wiggins has him pinned against the cage.
Pokrovskii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pokrovskii is trying to force a seperation but Wiggins has the dominant position.#T3#
Pokrovskii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Pokrovskii manages to pull guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pokrovskii. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pokrovskii is breathing heavily.
Pokrovskii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pokrovskii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pokrovskii manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pokrovskii jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Pokrovskii around his waist. Pokrovskii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pokrovskii jumps guard but Wiggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Wiggins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Pokrovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pokrovskii lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Pokrovskii closes the distance and clinches.
Pokrovskii blocks a body shot from Wiggins.
A right hand to the body from Pokrovskii.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrovskii can't break the clinch.
Pokrovskii tries to break free but Wiggins pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggins wants to take the fight to the mat but Pokrovskii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Pokrovskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Wiggins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wiggins leaves Pokrovskii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiggins shoots for a takedown but Pokrovskii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pokrovskii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wiggins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pokrovskii manages to circle out of the way.
Pokrovskii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pokrovskii avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrovskii misses with a takedown attempt - Wiggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yegor Pokrovskii.#T1##CL2#
Pokrovskii instigates a clinch.
Wiggins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Wiggins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pokrovskii pushes Wiggins off but Wiggins dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pokrovskii wants to control but Wiggins postures up.
Wiggins is putting a hurting on Pokrovskii here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pokrovskii tries to buck Wiggins off but Wiggins is having none of it.
Pokrovskii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pokrovskii is trying to buck Wiggins off.
Wiggins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pokrovskii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiggins working away.
Pokrovskii defending against the ground and pound.
Pokrovskii is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Wiggins working the ground and pound from side control.
Wiggins cracks Pokrovskii with a big right hand but Pokrovskii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wiggins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yegor Pokrovskii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pokrovskii strikes from the bottom but Wiggins takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pokrovskii squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pokrovskii throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wiggins. What's that going to do exactly?
Pokrovskii wants to control but Wiggins is having none of it.#T4#
Wiggins controlling the position easily from mount.
Pokrovskii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pokrovskii is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiggins prevents Pokrovskii from improving his position.
Cleveland Wiggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yegor Pokrovskii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pokrovskii wants to control but Wiggins is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleveland Wiggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pokrovskii 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Pokrovskii!
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