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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Agapov tries to move into range but Meija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Agapov clinches.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Agapov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Oliver Meija has been cut.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agapov tries a knee to the head but Meija blocks it.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meija tries to work over Agapov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agapov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meija tries to circle away but Agapov has him pinned against the cage.
Agapov lands a damaging elbow.
Meija tries to circle away but Agapov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Meija manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Agapov moves into range and clinches up with Meija.
Meija tries to break free but Agapov pushes him back against the cage.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
Agapov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Agapov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meija is defending well for now.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agapov throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Meija is trying to break the clinch but Agapov is controlling him.
Agapov lands an elbow inside that Meija shrugs off.
Agapov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Agapov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Meija's cut even more.
Agapov misses with a knee strike.
Agapov misses with a knee strike.
Agapov pushes off an throws an elbow but Meija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meija tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meija gets through Agapov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Agapov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meija's brow. #BC2#
Meija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meija cracks Agapov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Agapov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meija 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.#CL#
Agapov takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agapov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Agapov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Agapov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Agapov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Agapov keeps control of Meija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Agapov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meija lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Agapov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Agapov keeps control of Meija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Agapov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Meija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Agapov takes the fight into the clinch.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agapov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meija.
Meija is trying to force a seperation but Agapov has the dominant position.
Meija has a couple of punches blocked by Agapov.
Agapov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Agapov trying to land knees to the body.
Meija tries to break free but Agapov pushes him back against the cage.
Agapov tries to land knees in the clinch but Meija avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Agapov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Meija fails to land.
Agapov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but Meija blocks with his arms.
Meija working aggressively here.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
Meija tries to break the clinch but Agapov is controlling the position.
Agapov prevents Meija from breaking the clinch.
Agapov looking to throw knees to the head but Meija is blocking nicely.
Meija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Agapov keeps control of Meija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meija tries to circle away but Agapov has him pinned against the cage.
Agapov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#The cut above Oliver Meija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees to the body from Agapov.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but Meija blocks with his arms.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meija working hard to break the clinch.
Agapov with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Meija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agapov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meija should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Meija working hard to break the clinch.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meija avoids it.
Agapov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agapov lands an elbow just above Meija 's eye. #CUT#Oliver Meija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agapov trying to land knees to the body.
Meija misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agapov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but Meija blocks with his arms.
Meija lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agapov backwards.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agapov throws an elbow that misses.
Agapov scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Agapov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Meija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Agapov moves out of range of the body kick from Meija.
Boris Agapov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agapov doesn't manage to clinch there - Meija circles away.
Agapov darts in trying to clinch
and Meija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Agapov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meija tries to break free but Agapov pushes him back against the cage.
Agapov misses with a knee strike.
Meija dodges an elbow strike from Agapov.
Agapov lands a damaging elbow.
Agapov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meija can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Agapov obliges.
Agapov landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agapov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oliver Meija's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boris Agapov! |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Cornmier tries to keep at a distance but Alekseev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Cornmier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alekseev obliges.#BC2#
Cornmier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cornmier gets tackled into the cage by Alekseev. Alekseev maintains the clinch.
Alekseev lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like David Cornmier has been cut.
Alekseev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cornmier looks winded!
Cornmier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cornmier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alekseev landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alekseev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cornmier is trying to break free.
Alekseev is pushing Cornmier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cornmier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alekseev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornmier's face.
#CUT#That has opened up David Cornmier's cut even more.
Alekseev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cornmier up against the cage.
Alekseev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Cornmier misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cornmier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alekseev landing knees to the head.
Cornmier tries to break free but Alekseev pushes him back against the cage.
Alekseev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alekseev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alekseev lands an elbow that stopped Cornmier in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above David Cornmier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alekseev with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Cornmier is rocked!
Alekseev has Cornmier pressed against the cage. He pushes Cornmier back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Alekseev throws a beautiful elbow that sends Cornmier crashing to the floor! Alekseev piles on the pressure with more strikes! Cornmier is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Alekseev! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: High Stakes
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Yorgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Callueghes to the ground. Yorgan is now in Callueghes's guard.
Yorgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yorgan stopping the sweep attempt from Callueghes.#SUB2#
Callueghes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yorgan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Callueghes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yorgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yorgan is pushing down on Callueghes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Callueghes is fighting to maintain full guard but Yorgan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Callueghes is defending against the submission attempts here by Yorgan.
#SUB#
Yorgan is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yorgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callueghes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callueghes is looking for a sweep. Yorgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yorgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Yorgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Yorgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Yorgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yorgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Callueghes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Callueghes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Callueghes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bigfoot BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Callueghes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Callueghes has his foot on Yorgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yorgan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Callueghes is looking for a triangle but Yorgan pushes his legs off easily.
Callueghes wants to sweep here but Yorgan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Yorgan drops back looking for a leg! Callueghes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Callueghes manages to kick Yorgan off! Yorgan jumps back into Callueghes's guard. #SUB2#
Callueghes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Yorgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Yorgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yorgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Callueghes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yorgan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Callueghes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yorgan is keeping the position for now.
Callueghes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Callueghes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yorgan, who protects the arm well.
Yorgan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Callueghes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yorgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Yorgan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yorgan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yorgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callueghes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Yorgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Callueghes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yorgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Yorgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callueghes pulls his head out easily.
Callueghes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Callueghes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Callueghes wants to free his trapped foot but Yorgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Yorgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Callueghes.
#SUB#
Yorgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Callueghes passes to side control.
Yorgan tries to bench press Callueghes off him but Callueghes keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Callueghes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Callueghes tries for a kimura but Yorgan is defending well.
Yorgan is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Callueghes 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.#R2##TD2#
Callueghes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yorgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callueghes defends it easily.#SUB#
Yorgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Callueghes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Yorgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Callueghes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yorgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Callueghes has managed to get both his arms back between Yorgan's legs - danger averted.
Ravi Callueghes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Callueghes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callueghes passes Yorgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Callueghes is looking to advance position but Yorgan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Callueghes is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Callueghes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Yorgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Yorgan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Callueghes locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Yorgan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ravi Callueghes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ravi Callueghes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Unchained
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Spaliv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manuelsio counters with a nice uppercut.
Spaliv shoots for a double leg takedown but Manuelsio sprawls well. He's pushed Spaliv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Manuelsio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spaliv fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Spaliv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuelsio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spaliv's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Mika Spaliv has been cut.
Spaliv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manuelsio's waist but Manuelsio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spaliv off to one side.
Spaliv takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spaliv with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Manuelsio counters with a nice right hand that sends Spaliv toppling to the canvas! Spaliv scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Manuelsio finish him?!#ROC2#Spaliv is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spaliv has his takedown stuffed
and Manuelsio counters with a crisp right that sends Spaliv to the canvas! Manuelsio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aeweaoi Manuelsio!
During a confident post fight interview, Aeweaoi Manuelsio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 4
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kozlov gets caught flat footed, as Shields shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shields is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kozlov has control of Shields's left arm, preventing Shields from doing any damage.
Shields controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Shields throws an elbow that misses. Kozlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shields's guard. Nice move by Kozlov!#REVR#
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shields looking to control.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlov is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov lands a couple of digs.
Kozlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kozlov working some strikes from top position.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov throws a strike but Shields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shields 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.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlov.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Shields trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Kozlov pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kozlov pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shields closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Shields manages to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Kozlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Kozlov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kozlov tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.
Shields wants to take a breather but Kozlov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov wants to get back to his feet.
Kozlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kozlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kozlov.
Kozlov has a closed guard, preventing Shields from standing up.
Kozlov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kozlov is pulling down on Shields's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kozlov tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.#T2#
Shields is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kozlov!
Kozlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Shields is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kozlov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kozlov!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shields can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields looking to control.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kozlov postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
Kozlov passes Shields's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kozlov drops an elbow to the side of Shields's head. #CUT#It looks like Branson Shields has been cut.
Kozlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kozlov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlov throwing shots but Shields is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kozlov connects with a nice short shot to Shields's temple.
Kozlov working Shields over with strikes.
Kozlov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kozlov working Shields over with strikes.
Shields is trying to stand back up but Kozlov is controlling him
Kozlov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shields missing with punches from the bottom.
Nikolai Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
Kozlov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shields is trying to maintain the position but Kozlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Shields is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kozlov scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#That has opened up Branson Shields's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Shields controlling the position for now.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Branson Shields's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields flicks out a counter leg kick but Kozlov steps away.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shields drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Kozlov is retaining full guard.
Shields has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kozlov is proving hard to escape from.
Kozlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shields puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Kozlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields wants to get up but he can't break Kozlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shields postures up in Kozlov's guard and throws a big left but Kozlov blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shields lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kozlov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Shields counters by clinching up.
Kozlov has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Kozlov has clasped his hands together around Shields's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kozlov connects with a decent elbow.
Kozlov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Kozlov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kozlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov working the ground and pound but Shields is defending the strikes.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozlov working the body and head with strikes.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shields is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kozlov is controlling him well.
Kozlov looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kozlov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov throwing strikes but Shields manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kozlov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shields's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kozlov keeps working.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but Kozlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Kozlov is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kozlov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shields.
Kozlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kozlov is trying to keep Shields in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlov controlling the position.
Branson Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Branson Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kozlov 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kozlov! |
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Event:
UFF 7: Wolfe vs Naoi
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Obolensky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obolensky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obolensky misses with a head shot. Emilianenko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Emilianenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obolensky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emilianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obolensky throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obolensky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obolensky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obolensky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obolensky postures up in Emilianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emilianenko blocks it.
Obolensky scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Emilianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obolensky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emilianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obolensky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obolensky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emilianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obolensky throws a big elbow that misses.
Obolensky works over Emilianenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Emilianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obolensky.
Obolensky throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Obolensky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emilianenko sprawls well initially but Obolensky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Emilianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obolensky.
Emilianenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obolensky.
Obolensky postures up in Emilianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emilianenko blocks it. #T2#
Emilianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obolensky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
My spies in Muscle Top inform me that Obolensky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Obolensky throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obolensky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obolensky is looking to work some ground and pound but Emilianenko has wrist control.
Emilianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emilianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obolensky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emilianenko is breathing heavily.
Obolensky throwing strikes but missing.
Obolensky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obolensky throwing strikes from guard but Emilianenko blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Obolensky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Obolensky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Obolensky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Obolensky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Obolensky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Emilianenko is avoiding damage well.
Obolensky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Emilianenko dodges the ground and pound from Obolensky.
Obolensky cracks Emilianenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Emilianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Emilianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Obolensky misses with the ground and pound.
Obolensky throws a strike aimed at the side of Emilianenko's head but Emilianenko avoids it well.#T4#
The strikes coming from Obolensky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Obolensky scores with punches from side control.
Obolensky 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.
Obolensky lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Obolensky.
Obolensky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obolensky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Obolensky 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.
Emilianenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obolensky.
Obolensky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emilianenko defending against the ground and pound.
Emilianenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obolensky.
Obolensky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniil Obolensky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Obolensky gets a double leg takedown into Emilianenko's guard.
Obolensky postures up in Emilianenko's guard and throws a big left but Emilianenko blocks it.
Obolensky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emilianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obolensky cracks Emilianenko with a solid left hand.
Emilianenko pulls Obolensky in close to his closed guard and prevents Obolensky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Obolensky landing some decent shots from guard.
Obolensky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky cracks Emilianenko with a solid left hand.
Obolensky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emilianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emilianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Obolensky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emilianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emilianenko pulls Obolensky in close to prevent any damage.
Obolensky looking to pass the guard.
Obolensky lands a couple of elbows.
Emilianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emilianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Obolensky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emilianenko!
Obolensky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Obolensky cracks Emilianenko with a big right hand but Emilianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Emilianenko is rocked!#T2#
Obolensky misses with the ground and pound.
Oh Emilianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ground and pound from Obolensky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Emilianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Obolensky working the head with strikes.
Emilianenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Obolensky.
Obolensky misses with the ground and pound.
Emilianenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A big shot lands for Obolensky! That's hurt Emilianenko! Will he recover? Obolensky fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniil Obolensky! |
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Event:
UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Agapov drives through and clinches with Meija against the cage.
Meija tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agapov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Meija has been cut.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Meija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Agapov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meija's efforts to push away.#KD#
Agapov drops Meija with a big knee straight up the middle! Meija is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Meija is rocked!#CL#
Agapov moves into the clinch.
Meija can't break the clinch.
Agapov trying to land knees to the body.
Meija can't break the clinch.
Meija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meija has a couple of punches blocked by Agapov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meija blocks the elbow strike.
Agapov looking to throw knees to the head but Meija is blocking nicely.
Meija wants to get back to striking at distance but Agapov won't allow it.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Agapov misses with an elbow over the top.
Meija avoiding damage as Agapov throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Agapov misses with a knee strike.
Agapov lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Meija's cut even more.
Agapov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov looking to throw knees to the head but Meija is blocking nicely.
Agapov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meija.
Agapov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meija's efforts to push away.
Meija has a couple of punches blocked by Agapov.
Agapov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meija is looking to break free of the clinch but Agapov has double underhooks.
Meija throws a head punch that misses.
Meija is trying to force a seperation but Agapov has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Agapov obliges.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Meija digs a right hand underneath Agapov's ribcage. Agapov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meija takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#The cut above Oliver Meija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Agapov prevents Meija from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Agapov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meija is defending well for now.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agapov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meija's face.
Meija wants to get back to striking at distance but Agapov won't allow it.
Agapov with a knee to the head.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Agapov is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meija wants to get back to striking at distance but Agapov won't allow it.
Meija throws a punch but it's blocked by Agapov.
Agapov lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Meija manages to break the clinch.
Meija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agapov appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Agapov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meija, pushing him back against the cage.
Agapov lands a nice elbow.
Meija takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Oliver Meija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Meija managing to block the knees to the body from Agapov.
Agapov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meija blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Agapov trying to land knees to the body.
Agapov has Meija pressed against the cage, preventing Meija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meija working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Meija breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Agapov darts in and clinches Meija up against the cage.
Meija blocks an elbow strike.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but Meija blocks with his arms.
Agapov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meija's defenses.
Agapov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Meija fails to land.
Agapov misses with a knee to the head.
Meija blocks an elbow strike.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Agapov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meija takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oliver Meija's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boris Agapov! |
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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alekseev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alekseev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alekseev misses with a knee to the head.
Ayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alekseev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alekseev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Alekseev.
Alekseev just leaning against Ayo, taking a breather.
Ayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alekseev with a knee to the head.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Alekseev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ayo dodges an elbow strike from Alekseev.
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Alekseev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alekseev is looking to control Ayo's arms but Ayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alekseev has his back to the cage.
Ayo lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alekseev blocks an uppercut.
Alekseev scores with a knee to the head.
Ayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Alekseev misses with a knee to the head.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev stalling in the clinch but Ayo improves position.
Alekseev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayo misses with some punches.
Ayo working aggressively here.
Alekseev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ayo is defending well for now.
Alekseev misses with a knee strike.
Alekseev lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Muaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ayo has been cut.
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Ayo misses with some punches.
Ayo working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ayo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alekseev.
Ayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alekseev connects with a knee to the head.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alekseev tries to land a knee to the head but Ayo blocks with his arms.
Alekseev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ayo's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayo misses with some punches.
Alekseev misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Ayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but Ayo blocks it.
Alekseev misses with a knee to the head.
Ayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alekseev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Ayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alekseev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayo misses with some punches.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alekseev lands a knee to the head.
Ayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alekseev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Alekseev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alekseev trying to control the position but instead, Ayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alekseev into the cage.
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Alekseev looks winded!#T3#
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Ayo lands a left hand.
Ayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alekseev pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Ayo avoiding damage as Alekseev throws knees to the body.
Alekseev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Ayo dodges an elbow strike from Alekseev.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Ayo working aggressively here.
Alekseev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but Ayo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ayo fails to land.
Ayo dodges an elbow strike from Alekseev.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
Alekseev missing with knees to the body.
Ayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alekseev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alekseev.
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but Ayo blocks it.
Alekseev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Ayo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alekseev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ayo's face.
Ayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
Ayo avoiding damage as Alekseev throws knees to the body.
Alekseev blocks an uppercut.
Ayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alekseev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Alekseev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alekseev tries to land a knee to the head but Ayo blocks with his arms.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
Ayo misses with some punches.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Ayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alekseev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ayo avoids the damage to the body.
Alekseev lands a knee to the body.
Ayo working aggressively here.
Ayo gets through Alekseev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alekseev trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Alekseev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ayo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ayo sets himself, and Alekseev steps forward looking for the clinch! Ayo avoids it this time.
Alekseev tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Alekseev moves into range and clinches up with Ayo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Ivan Alekseev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Alekseev lands an elbow that stopped Ayo in his tracks for a moment.
Alekseev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ayo is defending well for now.
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but Ayo blocks it.
Alekseev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alekseev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alekseev blocks an uppercut.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Alekseev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alekseev.
Ayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alekseev uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alekseev'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.
Alekseev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Alekseev is breathing heavily.
Ayo working aggressively here.
Alekseev with a knee to the head.
Ayo lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Alekseev has been cut.
Alekseev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alekseev working Ayo over with knees to the body.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Ayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayo working aggressively here.
Ayo lands with a light punch inside.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alekseev.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alekseev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alekseev lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Ayo.
Ayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Alekseev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ayo lands with a light punch inside.
Ayo working aggressively here.
#T2#
Alekseev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alekseev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alekseev looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alekseev.
A short right from Ayo.
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ayo is defending well for now.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Alekseev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Ayo lands with a right to the head.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Ayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alekseev backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ayo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Alekseev is rocked!
Alekseev taking a breather.
Alekseev trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ayo.
Alekseev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ayo finish him?
Alekseev throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Alekseev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev tries a knee to the head but Ayo blocks it.
Ayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
Ayo avoids the elbow strike from Alekseev, against the cage.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Ayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayo misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ayo.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alekseev blocks an uppercut.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alekseev trying to land knees to the body.
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alekseev throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayo.
Ayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ayo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayo.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Ayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Alekseev backwards.
Ayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alekseev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alekseev blocking some punches.
Ayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Alekseev.
Ayo lands a shoulder strike.
Alekseev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alekseev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ayo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alekseev to his knees! Ayo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ayo!
Our winner, Muaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ayo, 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:
UFF 4: Michigan vs Reyes
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kozlov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kozlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#It looks like Adam Thompson has been cut.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kozlov postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Kozlov stands up over Thompson, holding on to his feet. Kozlov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Thompson is out cold! Kozlov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolai Kozlov! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Yorgan takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jonah Yorgan has been cut.
Jonah Yorgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Norman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Norman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Yorgan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Norman doesn't defend quickly enough and Yorgan has managed to lock this one up! Can Norman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yorgan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonah Yorgan! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Spaliv shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spaliv was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Spaliv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Spaliv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Spaliv thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Spaliv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Birner has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Spaliv tries for a kimura but Birner is defending well.
Birner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spaliv on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Spaliv looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Spaliv has hold of Birner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Birner seems comfortable defending it but Spaliv has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Birner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Birner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Spaliv couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mika Spaliv! |
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Event:
UFF 3: Tavernelli vs Mosley
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Obolensky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Daniil Obolensky has been cut.
Obolensky shoots and misses #KD2#
and Benitez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obolensky! Benitez lets Obolensky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Obolensky is rocked!
Obolensky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benitez counters with a crisp right that sends Obolensky to the canvas! Benitez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohan Benitez! |
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