Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2014 16:26:11 GMT -5
Tarec Saffiedine raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frodo Khasbulaev looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tarec and Frodo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frodo is holding Tarec Saffiedine's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tarec Saffiedine loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Frodo tries to move to full mount!
Tarec won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Tarec Saffiedine manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tarec attempts a triangle from bottom! Frodo Khasbulaev slips out. Tarec quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frodo Khasbulaev slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tarec Saffiedine. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tarec looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frodo Khasbulaev's punches
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's chin with an uppercut while Frodo lands some great crosses.
Frodo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Frodo Khasbulaev takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Frodo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frodo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tarec
Tarec use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Tarec Saffiedine slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frodo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tarec
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Tarec Saffiedine a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Tarec's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev hooks Tarec's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tarec Saffiedine manages to kick Frodo away and scrambles on top!
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Tarec
He is not able to do it
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Tarec
He is not able to do it
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Tarec tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Frodo
Tarec Saffiedine tries to free his leg
Tarec Saffiedine uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frodo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine hooks Frodo's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frodo Khasbulaev manages to kick Tarec away and scrambles on top!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec tries to close his guard around Frodo
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo tries to escape from closed guard...
Tarec waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frodo Khasbulaev! He is reversed and nor Tarec Saffiedine is on half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Frodo
Tarec Saffiedine tries to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Frodo Khasbulaev
Good shot! Tarec has reasons to be worried.
Tarec Saffiedine was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tarec fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frodo Khasbulaev didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Tarec's ribs.
Tarec blocks those punches
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Tarec Saffiedine tries to take advantage...
Tarec Saffiedine tries to pass to half guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tarec looks to work from half guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to close the guard.
Frodo put Tarec Saffiedine in closed guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tarec Saffiedine breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tarec pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frodo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Frodo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tarec sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tarec Saffiedine looks to counter!
Middle kick from Tarec.
Frodo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hard blow to Frodo's mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Frodo Khasbulaev has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Tarec Saffiedine was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A left hook from Frodo
falls short.
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Tarec Saffiedine slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tarec Saffiedine pushes Frodo Khasbulaev down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Tarec Saffiedine in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec catch Frodo Khasbulaev's left arm and tries a kimura
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Tarec Saffiedine in his guard...
Tarec Saffiedine keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Tarec blocks them effectively.
Tarec is trying to counter now!
Tarec tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frodo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tarec Saffiedine controls the situation despite Frodo Khasbulaev efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Tarec Saffiedine in his guard...
Tarec Saffiedine keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to cut off Frodo with punches
Frodo reels from the strikes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Frodo Khasbulaev.
Even nicer blocks from Tarec.
Low kick by Frodo Khasbulaev to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Tarec Saffiedine
tags Frodo.
Frodo Khasbulaev takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frodo Khasbulaev takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tarec goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Frodo breaths deeply while on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Frodo is in open guard over Tarec... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tarec rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Frodo avoids a dangerous strike from Tarec
and counters with a solid straight!
Frodo steps backwards away from Tarec Saffiedine. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tarec moves backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Hyper-extended his arm
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to pass to mount...
Frodo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frodo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Frodo's knee!
Tarec throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frodo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Tarec goes to the body...
He punishes Frodo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tarec and Frodo circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Frodo Khasbulaev.
Nice punches.
Frodo pushes Tarec Saffiedine and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frodo Khasbulaev and Tarec engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev shows great balance while pushing away Tarec Saffiedine
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Tarec!
Frodo blocks with confidence
Terrible one sided match... Frodo was not ready to fight a fighter of Tarec Saffiedine caliber.
Frodo is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Tarec is smart enough to block that one.
Frodo misses a step and Tarec Saffiedine sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tarec Saffiedine just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Frodo may be in trouble!
Frodo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frodo is holding Tarec Saffiedine's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tarec Saffiedine loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Body shots by Frodo Khasbulaev
Solid blows to Tarec's abdomen.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to show some ground skills
Tarec Saffiedine put Frodo in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev hooks Tarec's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tarec Saffiedine manages to kick Frodo away and scrambles on top!
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to free his leg
Frodo Khasbulaev uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tarec's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine has seen better days.
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tarec launches a kick
but Frodo Khasbulaev avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Frodo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tarec stops that one with his ribs!
Tarec Saffiedine seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frodo Khasbulaev!
Frodo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frodo Khasbulaev pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Tarec seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo tries to take Tarec Saffiedine down... Tarec stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tarec's jaw!
Tarec doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frodo Khasbulaev embrace and tries to move away...
Frodo Khasbulaev pushes Tarec forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tarec.
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Round 4
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Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frodo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo tries to take Tarec Saffiedine down... Tarec stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tarec's jaw!
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo Khasbulaev slightly pushes Tarec into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
Frodo Khasbulaev runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tarec Saffiedine who almost cannot stand!
One after another Frodo Khasbulaev is punishing Tarec! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Tarec's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Mouth
Tarec seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tarec launches a furious low kick!
Frodo Khasbulaev blocks
Tarec clumsily fails here and it's time for Frodo Khasbulaev to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Frodo Khasbulaev
that forces Tarec to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Mouth
Tarec Saffiedine fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tarec Saffiedine and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frodo Khasbulaev is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tarec is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frodo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev aggressively and repeatedly punches Tarec.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Forehead
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tarec Saffiedine can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tarec Saffiedine sits up and gets an arm around Frodo's neck!
Frodo pushes Tarec Saffiedine back to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tarec Saffiedine tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Frodo Khasbulaev looks to counter!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to open Tarec's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frodo Khasbulaev. Tarec is unable to cover himself now!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
You can see Tarec's blood making stains in the mat.
Tarec Saffiedine tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine has seen better days.
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Tarec tries to grapple
Frodo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Tarec Saffiedine continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tarec goes down.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to pass to half guard...
Tarec Saffiedine can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frodo looks to work from half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frodo is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Frodo Khasbulaev on the ground
They could take their toll on Tarec.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tarec Saffiedine is not able to stop Tarec ground skills and Frodo Khasbulaev moves to side mount!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine is a bloody mess!
Frodo Khasbulaev storms over Tarec with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frodo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tarec's face with his elbows!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec doesn't stop bleeding.
Tarec Saffiedine doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frodo's moves.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Frodo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev looks to mount Tarec Saffiedine...
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to stand up!
Frodo doesn't allow him!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine is a bloody mess!
Tarec Saffiedine tries to roll to his side and trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to stand up!
Frodo doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Tarec Saffiedine is a bloody mess!
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Tarec Saffiedine
Great move by Frodo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Frodo Khasbulaev attempts a sweep single...
Frodo Khasbulaev catches Tarec Saffiedine's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frodo.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo is in closed guard... Tarec tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev aggressively and repeatedly punches Tarec.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tarec's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tarec has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev is looking to pass Tarec Saffiedine's guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tarec Saffiedine doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frodo's moves.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev goes for an americana!
Tarec breaks free.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Tarec Saffiedine tries to take advantage...
Tarec attempts a triangle from bottom! Frodo Khasbulaev slips out. Tarec quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frodo Khasbulaev slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frodo Khasbulaev fires an unorthodox punch to Tarec's torso
that hits its mark.
Tarec ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
You can see Tarec's blood making stains in the mat.
Frodo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frodo is in open guard over Tarec... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Frodo is locking that Kneebar...
Tarec Saffiedine screams in pain and taps! John McCarthy forces Frodo to break the lock.
Winner is Frodo Khasbulaev by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:50 Round 5
Statistics: Tarec Saffiedine
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Frodo is not technically good enough to beat anyone here, let alone a MW (Frodo should be fighting at LW, but the Soviets only had 1 MW). I think a stamina drain was the reason for this one, as Terec was fine until later. No one was particularly effective until the finish.
Frodo Khasbulaev looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tarec and Frodo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Frodo is holding Tarec Saffiedine's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tarec Saffiedine loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Frodo tries to move to full mount!
Tarec won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Tarec Saffiedine manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tarec attempts a triangle from bottom! Frodo Khasbulaev slips out. Tarec quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frodo Khasbulaev slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tarec Saffiedine. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tarec looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frodo Khasbulaev's punches
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's chin with an uppercut while Frodo lands some great crosses.
Frodo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Frodo Khasbulaev takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Frodo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frodo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tarec
Tarec use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Tarec Saffiedine slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Frodo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tarec
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Tarec Saffiedine a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Tarec's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev hooks Tarec's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tarec Saffiedine manages to kick Frodo away and scrambles on top!
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Tarec
He is not able to do it
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Tarec
He is not able to do it
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Tarec tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Frodo
Tarec Saffiedine tries to free his leg
Tarec Saffiedine uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frodo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine hooks Frodo's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frodo Khasbulaev manages to kick Tarec away and scrambles on top!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec tries to close his guard around Frodo
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo tries to escape from closed guard...
Tarec waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frodo Khasbulaev! He is reversed and nor Tarec Saffiedine is on half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Frodo
Tarec Saffiedine tries to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Frodo Khasbulaev
Good shot! Tarec has reasons to be worried.
Tarec Saffiedine was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tarec fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frodo Khasbulaev didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tarec Saffiedine is in open guard over Frodo
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Tarec's ribs.
Tarec blocks those punches
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Tarec Saffiedine tries to take advantage...
Tarec Saffiedine tries to pass to half guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tarec looks to work from half guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to close the guard.
Frodo put Tarec Saffiedine in closed guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tarec Saffiedine breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tarec pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frodo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Frodo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tarec sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Tarec Saffiedine looks to counter!
Middle kick from Tarec.
Frodo receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hard blow to Frodo's mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Frodo Khasbulaev has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Tarec Saffiedine was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A left hook from Frodo
falls short.
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Tarec Saffiedine slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tarec Saffiedine pushes Frodo Khasbulaev down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Tarec Saffiedine in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec catch Frodo Khasbulaev's left arm and tries a kimura
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Tarec Saffiedine in his guard...
Tarec Saffiedine keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Tarec blocks them effectively.
Tarec is trying to counter now!
Tarec tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frodo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tarec Saffiedine controls the situation despite Frodo Khasbulaev efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tarec Saffiedine is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine was tooling Frodo Khasbulaev for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frodo Khasbulaev lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Tarec Saffiedine in his guard...
Tarec Saffiedine keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to cut off Frodo with punches
Frodo reels from the strikes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Frodo Khasbulaev.
Even nicer blocks from Tarec.
Low kick by Frodo Khasbulaev to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Tarec Saffiedine
tags Frodo.
Frodo Khasbulaev takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frodo Khasbulaev takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tarec goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Frodo breaths deeply while on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Frodo is in open guard over Tarec... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tarec rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Frodo avoids a dangerous strike from Tarec
and counters with a solid straight!
Frodo steps backwards away from Tarec Saffiedine. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tarec Saffiedine tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tarec moves backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Hyper-extended his arm
Tarec Saffiedine is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Tarec Saffiedine looks to pass to mount...
Frodo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frodo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Tarec Saffiedine launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Frodo's knee!
Tarec throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Frodo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Tarec goes to the body...
He punishes Frodo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tarec and Frodo circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Frodo Khasbulaev.
Nice punches.
Frodo pushes Tarec Saffiedine and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frodo Khasbulaev and Tarec engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Tarec is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev shows great balance while pushing away Tarec Saffiedine
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Tarec!
Frodo blocks with confidence
Terrible one sided match... Frodo was not ready to fight a fighter of Tarec Saffiedine caliber.
Frodo is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Tarec is smart enough to block that one.
Frodo misses a step and Tarec Saffiedine sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tarec Saffiedine just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Frodo may be in trouble!
Frodo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frodo is holding Tarec Saffiedine's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tarec Saffiedine loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Body shots by Frodo Khasbulaev
Solid blows to Tarec's abdomen.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to show some ground skills
Tarec Saffiedine put Frodo in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev hooks Tarec's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tarec Saffiedine manages to kick Frodo away and scrambles on top!
Tarec tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to free his leg
Frodo Khasbulaev uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tarec's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine has seen better days.
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tarec launches a kick
but Frodo Khasbulaev avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Frodo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tarec stops that one with his ribs!
Tarec Saffiedine seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frodo Khasbulaev!
Frodo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frodo Khasbulaev pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Tarec seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo tries to take Tarec Saffiedine down... Tarec stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tarec's jaw!
Tarec doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frodo Khasbulaev embrace and tries to move away...
Frodo Khasbulaev pushes Tarec forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Tarec.
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Round 4
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Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frodo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo tries to take Tarec Saffiedine down... Tarec stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tarec's jaw!
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo Khasbulaev slightly pushes Tarec into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
That punishment by Frodo Khasbulaev has left Tarec staggered! Frodo Khasbulaev should try push forward now and finish this!
Frodo Khasbulaev runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tarec Saffiedine who almost cannot stand!
One after another Frodo Khasbulaev is punishing Tarec! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Tarec's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Mouth
Tarec seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tarec launches a furious low kick!
Frodo Khasbulaev blocks
Tarec clumsily fails here and it's time for Frodo Khasbulaev to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Frodo Khasbulaev
that forces Tarec to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Mouth
Tarec Saffiedine fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tarec Saffiedine and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frodo Khasbulaev is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tarec is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frodo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev aggressively and repeatedly punches Tarec.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Tarec Saffiedine's Forehead
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tarec Saffiedine can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tarec Saffiedine sits up and gets an arm around Frodo's neck!
Frodo pushes Tarec Saffiedine back to the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tarec Saffiedine tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Frodo Khasbulaev looks to counter!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to open Tarec's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frodo Khasbulaev. Tarec is unable to cover himself now!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
You can see Tarec's blood making stains in the mat.
Tarec Saffiedine tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine has seen better days.
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Tarec tries to grapple
Frodo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Tarec Saffiedine continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tarec goes down.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to pass to half guard...
Tarec Saffiedine can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frodo looks to work from half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frodo is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Frodo Khasbulaev on the ground
They could take their toll on Tarec.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tarec Saffiedine attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tarec Saffiedine is not able to stop Tarec ground skills and Frodo Khasbulaev moves to side mount!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine is a bloody mess!
Frodo Khasbulaev storms over Tarec with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frodo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tarec's face with his elbows!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec doesn't stop bleeding.
Tarec Saffiedine doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frodo's moves.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Frodo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev looks to mount Tarec Saffiedine...
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to stand up!
Frodo doesn't allow him!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec Saffiedine is a bloody mess!
Tarec Saffiedine tries to roll to his side and trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Tarec Saffiedine
Tarec tries to stand up!
Frodo doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Tarec Saffiedine is a bloody mess!
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Tarec Saffiedine
Great move by Frodo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Frodo Khasbulaev attempts a sweep single...
Frodo Khasbulaev catches Tarec Saffiedine's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frodo.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo is in closed guard... Tarec tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Tarec measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev aggressively and repeatedly punches Tarec.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tarec's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tarec has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev is looking to pass Tarec Saffiedine's guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tarec Saffiedine doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frodo's moves.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Tarec
Frodo Khasbulaev goes for an americana!
Tarec breaks free.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Tarec Saffiedine tries to take advantage...
Tarec attempts a triangle from bottom! Frodo Khasbulaev slips out. Tarec quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frodo Khasbulaev slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frodo Khasbulaev fires an unorthodox punch to Tarec's torso
that hits its mark.
Tarec ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
You can see Tarec's blood making stains in the mat.
Frodo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Tarec
Tarec Saffiedine's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frodo is in open guard over Tarec... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Frodo is locking that Kneebar...
Tarec Saffiedine screams in pain and taps! John McCarthy forces Frodo to break the lock.
Winner is Frodo Khasbulaev by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:50 Round 5
Statistics: Tarec Saffiedine
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Frodo is not technically good enough to beat anyone here, let alone a MW (Frodo should be fighting at LW, but the Soviets only had 1 MW). I think a stamina drain was the reason for this one, as Terec was fine until later. No one was particularly effective until the finish.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
