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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur (ranked 4641 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pedan (ranked 2162 p4p, 217 weight class). Alexander Pedan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Pedan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pedan clinches up with Sabah Nur and pushes him back against the cage.
Sabah Nur pulls Pedan into guard.
Pedan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pedan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Pedan.
Sabah Nur has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Pedan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabah Nur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pedan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Pedan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Pedan content to stall in guard here.
Pedan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pedan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabah Nur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur keeping full guard, as Pedan tries to pass.
Pedan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Pedan wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Pedan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabah Nur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabah Nur is adopting a defensive guard.
Pedan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is pulling down on Pedan's head. It's preventing any offense from Pedan, at least for the moment.
Pedan wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
Pedan postures up.
Pedan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pedan is continuing to stall.
Sabah Nur keeping full guard, as Pedan tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur being controlled here, momentarily.
The adventures of Pedan the control monster continue. Boring.
Pedan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedan wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur trying to control the position.
Pedan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (3) Pedan
Pedan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working.
Pedan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sabah Nur haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pedan controlling the position from side mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Pedan's posture but Pedan avoids it.
Pedan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sabah Nur's legs.
Pedan controlling from side mount.
Pedan with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pedan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sabah Nur's legs.
Pedan is looking to take a break and control but Sabah Nur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pedan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A lull in the action here as Pedan stalls from top position.
Pedan wants to control but Sabah Nur is keeping him busy.
Pedan just content to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pedan tries to move to mount but Sabah Nur blocks the move with his legs.
Pedan is looking to take a break and control but Sabah Nur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Pedan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Pedan control the position.
Sabah Nur is trying to improve his position.
Sabah Nur sneaks back into half guard.
Pedan controlling the pace.
Pedan trying to mount his opponent but Sabah Nur defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pedan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pedan trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom.
Pedan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedan wants to take a breather but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Pedan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pedan trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom.
Pedan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pedan is pressing down on Sabah Nur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabah Nur is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedan wins on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur (ranked 4626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Bang Bang BangBang (ranked 7875 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Forrest Bang Bang BangBang!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch.
Sabah Nur manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bang Bang BangBang looking to pass the guard.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang Bang BangBang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sabah Nur dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabah Nur (2) vs (0) Bang Bang BangBang
Bang Bang BangBang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabah Nur passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
Sabah Nur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bang Bang BangBang.
Bang Bang BangBang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bang Bang BangBang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bang Bang BangBang is trying to hold Sabah Nur in close to prevent damage but Sabah Nur has managed to pass into half guard.
Sabah Nur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to get back to full guard but Sabah Nur takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (5) vs (0) Bang Bang BangBang
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur avoids the attempt from Bang Bang BangBang to control.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang Bang BangBang is still trying to improve position.
Sabah Nur fails to take his opponent's back.
Sabah Nur avoids the attempt from Bang Bang BangBang to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to reverse the position but Sabah Nur maintains control.
Sabah Nur controlling from mount.
Bang Bang BangBang is looking to get to half guard.
Bang Bang BangBang keeps trying to improve his position.
Sabah Nur pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang Bang BangBang is looking to get to half guard.
Sabah Nur tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang Bang BangBang working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang wants to control but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Bang Bang BangBang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bang Bang BangBang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bang Bang BangBang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sabah Nur (8) vs (0) Bang Bang BangBang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur has good solid back control here.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to roll but Sabah Nur sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controls the position.
Bang Bang BangBang is trying to break free.
Sabah Nur biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to control the position but Sabah Nur manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling from the back.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Sabah Nur.
Bang Bang BangBang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sabah Nur continues to stall.
I really don't envy Bang Bang BangBang right now.
Sabah Nur doesn't have the hooks in and Bang Bang BangBang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabah Nur (8) vs (2) Bang Bang BangBang
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang Bang BangBang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabah Nur (10) vs (2) Bang Bang BangBang
Sabah Nur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bang Bang BangBang has his foot on Sabah Nur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabah Nur works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bang Bang BangBang keeping full guard, as Sabah Nur tries to pass.
Sabah Nur won't allow Bang Bang BangBang to sweep him here.
Bang Bang BangBang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sabah Nur has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (13) vs (2) Bang Bang BangBang
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang Bang BangBang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Bang Bang BangBang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang Bang BangBang is trying to get back to half guard.
Bang Bang BangBang wants to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to improve position but can't.
Sabah Nur controls the position from side control.
Sabah Nur working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur staying calm.
Bang Bang BangBang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bang Bang BangBang is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang Bang BangBang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 5039 p4p, 479 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 4404 p4p, 432 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the ring accompanied by Black Hole Sun. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur darts in and clinches Dos Oliviera up against the ropes.
Sabah Nur ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sabah Nur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabah Nur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur pulls Dos Oliviera in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Sabah Nur pulls Dos Oliviera in to control the position.
Sabah Nur is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Oliviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sabah Nur dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Oliviera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sabah Nur tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
Dos Oliviera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Sabah Nur passes into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabah Nur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Oliviera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabah Nur has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (5) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Sabah Nur avoids the attempt from Dos Oliviera to control.
Dos Oliviera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sabah Nur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Oliviera moves into full guard.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Sabah Nur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (8) Sabah Nur
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabah Nur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Sabah Nur off but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is being controlled here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sabah Nur is staying tight to Dos Oliviera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sabah Nur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Oliviera keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Oliviera regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Oliviera tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Sabah Nur to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur trying to control the pace.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Sabah Nur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Oliviera looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sabah Nur pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Oliviera is holding on tight.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Dos Oliviera is trying to reverse the position but instead Sabah Nur has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (14) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera is really stuck here.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Sabah Nur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sabah Nur is not going to allow Dos Oliviera to sit and survive in this position.
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets his hands free as Dos Oliviera looks to control.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Dos Oliviera buck him off.
Dos Oliviera rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position easily here as Dos Oliviera tries to buck him off.
Sabah Nur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Oliviera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sabah Nur's guard. Nice work there by Dos Oliviera.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (14) Sabah Nur
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is adopting a defensive guard.
Sabah Nur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (16) Sabah Nur
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sabah Nur in particular looking to stall.
Dos Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera gets back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sabah Nur has passed into half guard!
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but Sabah Nur has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (19) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera trying to remain calm as Sabah Nur controls from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur happy to just control the position for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Dos Oliviera is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 2561 p4p, 276 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 4268 p4p, 440 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hector Hernandez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sabah Nur drops back down to his feet.
Sabah Nur is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hernandez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sabah Nur to the mat. Sabah Nur regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hernandez (2) vs (0) Sabah Nur
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.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabah Nur is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (2) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is pulling down on Sabah Nur's head. It's preventing any offense from Sabah Nur, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control the position but Sabah Nur says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sabah Nur trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hernandez trying to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hernandez trying to control here.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Hernandez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sabah Nur stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabah Nur passes into half guard.
Sabah Nur controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hernandez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sabah Nur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Sabah Nur is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez keeping hold of Sabah Nur's head, controlling as best he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur controlling the action here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Sabah Nur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Sabah Nur is controlling well.
Hernandez won't allow Sabah Nur to pass to mount.
Hernandez is pressing down on Sabah Nur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur slips nicely into half guard.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sabah Nur is working away from the top position though.
Sabah Nur passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hernandez (2) vs (5) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez manages to control the position for a moment.
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Sabah Nur isn't that keen on the idea.
Hernandez wants to hold on but Sabah Nur pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hernandez wants to hold on but Sabah Nur pushes him away.
Sabah Nur sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hernandez tries to improve his position but instead Sabah Nur has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hernandez (2) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Hernandez prevents Sabah Nur from getting a body triangle.
Hernandez tries to escape but Sabah Nur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sabah Nur.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Sabah Nur just sinks the hooks in.
Hernandez tries to escape but Sabah Nur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sabah Nur avoiding Hernandez 's attempts to control his hands.
Well,Hernandez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sabah Nur struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position as Hernandez tries to break free.
Sabah Nur is not going to allow Hernandez to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sabah Nur controlling the positon.
Hernandez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 1246 p4p, 153 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3569 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as En Sabah Nur enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabah Nur jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Sabah Nur has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Sabah Nur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (0) vs (2) Sabah Nur
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (2) vs (2) Sabah Nur
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (2) vs (6) Sabah Nur
Jokinen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jokinen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position as Jokinen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jokinen just trying to survive but Sabah Nur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jokinen turns into Sabah Nur and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (6) Sabah Nur
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen won't allow Sabah Nur to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
Jokinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sabah Nur is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Sabah Nur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabah Nur won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabah Nur manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (6) vs (8) Sabah Nur
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Jokinen is really struggling to control Sabah Nur but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jokinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sabah Nur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sabah Nur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sabah Nur! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (6) vs (12) Sabah Nur
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur working away.
Jokinen is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position.
Jokinen is letting Sabah Nur control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling the position from side mount.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur takes a little break here. Jokinen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jokinen is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Jokinen is trying to escape the position but Sabah Nur is controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jokinen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sabah Nur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (6) vs (15) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur controlling the position.
Sabah Nur working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur staying calm.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur working away.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sabah Nur is controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 2747 p4p, 299 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3528 p4p, 376 weight class). En Sabah Nur is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabah Nur clinches.
Yusuke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (0) Sabah Nur
Yusuke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yusuke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabah Nur keeping full guard, as Yusuke tries to pass.
Yusuke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabah Nur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabah Nur has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (2) Sabah Nur
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke looking for a guillotine here but Sabah Nur defends easily.
Yusuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabah Nur passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (5) Sabah Nur
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yusuke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sabah Nur's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur working away.
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yusuke is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position.
Yusuke tries to bench press Sabah Nur off him but Sabah Nur keeps the position.
Yusuke struggling a bit here.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur takes a little break here. Yusuke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke tries to bench press Sabah Nur off him but Sabah Nur keeps the position.
Yusuke can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur controlling from side mount.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Sabah Nur stalls from top position.
Yusuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke manages to get back to half guard.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Yusuke wants to get back to full guard.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Yusuke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yusuke tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke is trying to control but can't.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur prevents Yusuke from improving his position.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabah Nur trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur not doing much here.
Yusuke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yusuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabah Nur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabah Nur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sabah Nur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yusuke looking for subs off his back but Sabah Nur has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Yusuke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sabah Nur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Yusuke is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke wants to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
Yusuke is being controlled here.
Yusuke wants to control but Sabah Nur postures up.
Sabah Nur controlling the position.
Yusuke is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yusuke regains half guard.
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Yusuke is trying to control but can't.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yusuke is breathing heavily.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Yusuke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Yusuke is trying to control but can't.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Sabah Nur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabah Nur pulls his head out easily.
Sabah Nur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is continuing to stall.
Yusuke tries to get to full guard but Sabah Nur has control of the leg.
Yusuke trying to hold on to Sabah Nur's head to control him but Sabah Nur postures up.
Yusuke wants to improve his position but Sabah Nur is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yusuke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabah Nur works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (2) vs (14) Sabah Nur
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yusuke stops Sabah Nur from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabah Nur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur (ranked 3387 p4p, 337 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2812 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and pushes Kyoraku back into the cage.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but Kyoraku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sabah Nur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyoraku is defending well.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyoraku just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for En Sabah Nur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabah Nur jumps guard and drags Kyoraku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is trying to maintain the position but Kyoraku is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyoraku is pressing down on Sabah Nur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabah Nur is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Kyoraku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is controlling the pace.
Kyoraku wants to pass to mount but Sabah Nur is defending the position.
Sabah Nur keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Kyoraku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku is controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Well, if Kyoraku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Kyoraku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is thwarting Sabah Nur's attempts to control the position.
Kyoraku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to advance position but Sabah Nur won't allow it.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyoraku in particular looking to stall.
Sabah Nur is controlling Kyoraku's trapped leg to prevent Kyoraku from advancing to side control.
Kyoraku prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyoraku.
Sabah Nur trying to hold on to Kyoraku's head to control him but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is taking a breather. Sabah Nur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sabah Nur trying to hold on to Kyoraku's head to control him but Kyoraku postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sabah Nur won't allow Kyoraku to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Kyoraku is controlling well.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard.
Kyoraku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is continuing to stall.
Kyoraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (3) Kyoraku
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sabah Nur is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyoraku controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur tries to control the position but Kyoraku now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sabah Nur (0) vs (6) Kyoraku
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 23101 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3387 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhicky Whysocki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur drives through and clinches with Whysocki against the cage.
Whysocki has clasped his hands together around Sabah Nur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Whysocki (4) vs (0) Sabah Nur
Whysocki controlling the position from side mount.
Sabah Nur prevents Whysocki from improving position.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Whysocki control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Whysocki wants to take a breather but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Well, if Whysocki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Whysocki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Whysocki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sabah Nur has control of Whysocki's left arm, preventing Whysocki from doing any damage.
Whysocki looking to sit in guard and control but Sabah Nur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whysocki (4) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Whysocki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabah Nur controls the pace.
Whysocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Whysocki, not yet.
Whysocki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whysocki tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki looking to control.
Sabah Nur advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Whysocki (4) vs (5) Sabah Nur
Whysocki is trying to escape the position but Sabah Nur is controlling the position.
Whysocki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whysocki is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Whysocki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Sabah Nur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sabah Nur prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
Whysocki is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Sabah Nur content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Whysocki tries to buck Sabah Nur off but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Sabah Nur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sabah Nur prefers to stall for the moment though.
Whysocki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whysocki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabah Nur has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Whysocki (4) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Whysocki tries to hold on but Sabah Nur postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Sabah Nur has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Whysocki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whysocki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Whysocki (4) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Whysocki controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Whysocki just trying to survive but Sabah Nur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling well, preventing Whysocki from escaping the position.
Whysocki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki tries to break free.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sabah Nur.
Whysocki tries to escape but Sabah Nur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Whysocki is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Sabah Nur on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Whysocki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Whysocki wants to control his opponent's hands but Sabah Nur gets his hands free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur has the hooks in. Whysocki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Sabah Nur.
You can see the frustration on Whysocki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position easily here as Whysocki tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control the hands but Sabah Nur won't let him.
Whysocki rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Whysocki wants to control his opponent's hands but Sabah Nur gets his hands free.
Sabah Nur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Whysocki doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Whysocki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling from the back.
Sabah Nur has the hooks in. Whysocki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Whysocki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sabah Nur is not going to allow Whysocki to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur is trying to stick to Whysocki's back but Whysocki is turning into Sabah Nur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sabah Nur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whysocki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whysocki (6) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
Whysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
UGD 94:Man Vs Puno
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Sabah Nur's belly button to the back.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabah Nur throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is defending well. #SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dall passes to side control. #SUB#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall trying to control the position but Sabah Nur is working away. #T1#
Sabah Nur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dall trying to control the position but Sabah Nur is working away.
Sabah Nur is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sabah Nur has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Sabah Nur.
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Sabah Nur is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sabah Nur is holding on to half guard well.
Dall is taking a breather. Sabah Nur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dall is trying to control. Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Sabah Nur defends it.
Dall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabah Nur!
Dall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dall avoids the attempt from Sabah Nur to control.#T3##SUB#
Dall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sabah Nur is surviving well by controlling Dall's body position as best he can.
Dall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabah Nur is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dall controlling the position easily from mount.
Sabah Nur tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Sabah Nur manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Sabah Nur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabah Nur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabah Nur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a left to the body.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Sabah Nur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sabah Nur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Dall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sabah Nur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Sabah Nur felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working. #SUB#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Sabah Nur struggling a bit here.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Dall trying to control the position but Sabah Nur is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sabah Nur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sabah Nur is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sabah Nur rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dall's guard! Nice work there by Sabah Nur!
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabah Nur can do to turn this around?
Sabah Nur is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but Sabah Nur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Synyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sabah Nur is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Sabah Nur is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabah Nur prevents Dall from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Sabah Nur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Sabah Nur eventually gives up the hold.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur controlling the pace.
Dall tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
Dall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sabah Nur manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sabah Nur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dall has worked his arm free - good work by Dall!
Dall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dall is staying active underneath Sabah Nur, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Sabah Nur from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabah Nur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dall wants to control but Sabah Nur is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura but Sabah Nur is defending well.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working.
Sabah Nur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall wants to take a breather but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dall fails to take his opponent's back. #T1##SUB#
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Sabah Nur defends it well.
Sabah Nur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dall has hold of Sabah Nur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sabah Nur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Dall throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sabah Nur has his hands clasped together but Dall breaks the hold and Sabah Nur is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Synyx Dall!
A relieved looking Synyx Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Rakija defending well as Sabah Nur loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rakija has time to react.
Rakija thuds his right hand into Sabah Nur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rakija tried to score with a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it.#TD#
Rakija looking to score a takedown here. Sabah Nur is defending well but Rakija drives through and ends up in Sabah Nur's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakija looking to pass the guard.
Rakija is working hard here to advance position.
Rakija wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur controls Rakija momentarily but Rakija frees himself.
Rakija trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rakija stands and throws Sabah Nur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Rakija's posture but Rakija avoids it.
Sabah Nur tries to bench press Rakija off him but Rakija keeps the position.
Rakija is looking to take a break and control but Sabah Nur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakija is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sabah Nur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sabah Nur can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakija is looking to take a break and control but Sabah Nur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabah Nur is looking to regain half guard here but Rakija keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sabah Nur can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rakija.
Rakija lands a head kick!
Sabah Nur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rakija throws a lazy right hand but Sabah Nur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rakija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabah Nur throws a sloppy head kick and Rakija moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rakija gets a double leg takedown into Sabah Nur's guard.
Sabah Nur is trying to keep Rakija in close.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Rakija passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Rakija controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur trying to control from the bottom.
Rakija prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakija is trying to control the action in half guard but Sabah Nur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard but Rakija has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sabah Nur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sabah Nur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rakija counters with a right hand to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakija dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabah Nur. That did some damage!
Rakija misses with the combination.
Rakija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rakija lands a jab to the head.
Sabah Nur checks a low kick from Rakija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakija connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabah Nur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rakija doesn't seem bothered though.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Rakija's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Rakija gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Sabah Nur throws a right hand that Rakija ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakija also avoids with ease.
Sabah Nur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rakija lands a head kick!
Rakija throws out a leg kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range and Rakija only half commits.
Riza Rakija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakija with a nice cross.
Rakija fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sabah Nur on the side of the head.
Rakija throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the leg kick from Rakija.#TD#
Rakija shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sabah Nur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabah Nur is not content to let Rakija control the position.
Sabah Nur tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Rakija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to half guard.
Rakija trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rakija is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabah Nur is defending well. #SUB#
Rakija working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rakija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabah Nur can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Rakija tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sabah Nur tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rakija tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakija has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rakija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working.
Sabah Nur tries to improve position but can't.
Sabah Nur keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working. #SUB#
Rakija tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakija has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rakija moves out of range of the body kick.
Sabah Nur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Rakija finds it's way through Sabah Nur's defenses.
It looks like Rakija has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sabah Nur defending well as Rakija loads up on a big left hand.
Rakija steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sabah Nur. That one must have hurt.
Rakija fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
Rakija scores with a shot to the body.
Rakija throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sabah Nur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riza Rakija is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rakija checks a leg kick.
Rakija throws a hook but Sabah Nur blocks it.#TD#
Rakija changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sabah Nur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riza Rakija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabah Nur tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sabah Nur wants to control but Rakija postures up.
Rakija taking a break here but Sabah Nur is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rakija wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is defending well.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Rakija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rakija is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rakija wants to control the pace but Sabah Nur is squirming around nicely.
Rakija looking to control and managing it successfully.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rakija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sabah Nur is looking to escape.
Sabah Nur gets back to half guard.
Rakija trying to control the pace. #T3#
Sabah Nur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakija is working away from the top position though.
Rakija trying to pass the guard but Sabah Nur defending well.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Rakija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riza Rakija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabah Nur trying to control here.
Rakija looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
Rakija misses with a straight left.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakija.
Rakija stuns Sabah Nur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rakija with a hook.
Rakija misses with a two punch combination.
En Sabah Nur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakija jabs at Sabah Nur's body.
Sabah Nur throws a looping overhand right but Rakija ducks down to avoid it.
Rakija lands the left hand.
Rakija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabah Nur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rakija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riza Rakija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rakija has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riza Rakija!
After winning the bout, Riza Rakija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Kuchar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Kuchar throwing a counter right hand but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuchar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Kuchar lands a slapping body shot.
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sabah Nur tries to bum rush Kuchar with a series of wild strikes but Kuchar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuchar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuchar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabah Nur slips under a jab.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Kuchar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabah Nur misses with a low kick.
Kuchar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabah Nur throws out the jab.
Kuchar throws a head kick that misses.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Kuchar lands with a hook. Sabah Nur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuchar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.
Sabah Nur blocks a jab.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuchar lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Sabah Nur misses its intended target.
A combination from Sabah Nur does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Kuchar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuchar throws a body kick that misses.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut. Sabah Nur saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuchar tests Sabah Nur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabah Nur pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Kuchar throws a looping overhand right but Sabah Nur ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sabah Nur's head.
Sabah Nur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kuchar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
Sabah Nur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuchar at a distance.
Kuchar throws a head kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Kuchar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabah Nur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuchar misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabah Nur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur throws a right and a left that Kuchar avoids nicely. #T3#
Kuchar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur connects with the punch.
Kuchar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuchar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Kuchar misses its intended target.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
It looked like Kuchar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuchar connects with a looping right hand.
Sabah Nur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabah Nur needs to keep his hands up - Kuchar had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Kuchar connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuchar.
Kuchar cracks Sabah Nur with a good jab.
Sabah Nur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Kuchar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabah Nur circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuchar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuchar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuchar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar moves out of range of the body kick from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar moves out of range as Sabah Nur strikes.
Sabah Nur takes one on the button.
Kuchar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar throws a lazy right hand but Sabah Nur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body shot.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut.
Kuchar misses with a wild combination.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuchar rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuchar misses with a hook
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuchar thinking.
Sabah Nur throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuchar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabah Nur thinking.
Sabah Nur feints and then cracks Kuchar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuchar down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab to the body
and Kuchar counters with a straight right hand.
Sabah Nur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sabah Nur lands with a cross.
Sabah Nur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses.
Kuchar jabs Sabah Nur right on the nose. Sabah Nur blinks but takes it well.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuchar tries to bum rush Sabah Nur with a series of wild strikes but Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuchar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabah Nur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuchar.
Kuchar missing with a left hand there. Sabah Nur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuchar throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Kuchar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabah Nur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuchar looks to land a left hand but Sabah Nur moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur moves out of range as Kuchar strikes.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuchar with a body shot.
Sabah Nur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuchar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it well.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar tries to work over Sabah Nur's front leg with a kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
A low kick from Sabah Nur is predictable there
and Kuchar counters with a straight right hand.
Kuchar swings widly with a right hand
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuchar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuchar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabah Nur lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Sabah Nur defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the head.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Kuchar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.
It seemed like Sabah Nur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Sabah Nur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Kuchar is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Sabah Nur avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sabah Nur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuchar throws a head kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
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!
Sabah Nur throws a sloppy head kick and Kuchar moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuchar needs to keep his hands up - Sabah Nur had a free shot at his head there.
Kuchar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabah Nur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuchar cracks Sabah Nur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuchar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuchar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabah Nur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sabah Nur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
As Sabah Nur looks to move away, Kuchar throws a big counter combo but Sabah Nur just gets out of the way.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur lunges at Kuchar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuchar's hand.
A jab from Kuchar finds it's way through Sabah Nur's defenses.
Sabah Nur staying out of range there.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabah Nur.
Kuchar connects with a body shot that sends Sabah Nur's belly button to the back.
A big left from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Sabah Nur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut. Sabah Nur saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuchar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
Kuchar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabah Nur thinks about the counter body kick.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook
and Kuchar counters with a good low kick that Sabah Nur was not able to check.
Sabah Nur throws a series of punches but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuchar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sabah Nur throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Sabah Nur misses with a low kick.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuchar slips a jab from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sabah Nur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sabah Nur walks into a left hand.
Sabah Nur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuchar manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuchar misses the target.
Sabah Nur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Kuchar avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
A head kick from Kuchar lands but Sabah Nur takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kuchar throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body shot.
Sabah Nur throws a nice looking combination but Kuchar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kuchar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuchar.
Kuchar jabs at Sabah Nur's body.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot.
Kuchar tests Sabah Nur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuchar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Sabah Nur throws the kick towards the body but Kuchar avoids it.
Kuchar misses with the combination.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuchar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabah Nur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Kuchar avoids it easily.
As Sabah Nur backs away, Kuchar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuchar misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabah Nur misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar throws a hook but Sabah Nur blocks it.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Kuchar.
Well Kuchar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kuchar!
An out of breath Matt Kuchar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UGD 75:Dykstra Vs Beaumont
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabah Nur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pappas counters with a three punch combo that has Sabah Nur backing up. Sabah Nur nods at Pappas to acknowledge the strikes.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Pappas misses with a head kick.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Pappas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pappas misses with the body kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Sabah Nur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Pappas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabah Nur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabah Nur with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pappas!
Pappas throws a low kick, looking for Sabah Nur's leg but Sabah Nur calmly moves out of range.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pappas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range.
Sabah Nur throws a counter combo.
Sabah Nur scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pappas under the eye.
Pappas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pappas throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sabah Nur.
Pappas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pappas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it well.
That kick from Sabah Nur tenderised Pappas's leg. Pappas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pappas is looking to land body kicks.
Pappas jabs Sabah Nur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pappas misses with a low kick.#T2#
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabah Nur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pappas's hands.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pappas.
Danga de danga de dang - Pappas scores with a four punch combination!
Sabah Nur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pappas scores with a hook to the body. Sabah Nur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Pappas moves out of range.
Sabah Nur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sabah Nur checks a low kick from Pappas.
Sabah Nur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas misses with a hook
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand.
Pappas lands a nice shot that snaps Sabah Nur's head back.
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappas.
#T3#
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
Sabah Nur blocks a head kick by Pappas.
Pappas is looking to wear down Sabah Nur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Pappas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pappas avoids a kick to the body.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabah Nur lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pappas.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Pappas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
Pappas takes a swing at Sabah Nur's ribcage but misses.
Pappas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabah Nur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Pappas throws a hook but Sabah Nur blocks it.
Pappas thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabah Nur.
Pappas connects with a looping right hand.
Pappas throws a right and a left that Sabah Nur avoids nicely.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Pappas swings for the body but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur throws out a counter right but Pappas avoids it with no problem.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas throws a hook to the side of Sabah Nur's head but Sabah Nur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Sabah Nur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur scores with a spinning back kick!
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Pappas misses with a body kick.
A jab from Sabah Nur misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gus Pappas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sabah Nur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pappas throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pappas is looking to counter punch.
Pappas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pappas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabah Nur.
Pappas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pappas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pappas with a body shot.
Sabah Nur misses with a shot to the body
and Pappas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabah Nur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pappas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas scores with a head kick. Sabah Nur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Pappas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas misses with a combination
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pappas thinking.
A big left from Pappas misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pappas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sabah Nur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sabah Nur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Sabah Nur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid body kick from Pappas.
Sabah Nur scores with a head kick. Pappas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Sabah Nur throws a looping overhand right but Pappas ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sabah Nur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sabah Nur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas throws a right hand that misses
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur throws a fast counter high kick but Pappas manages to duck under it in time.
Sabah Nur connects with a nice looking jab.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabah Nur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Pappas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabah Nur misses with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pappas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sabah Nur - that will leave a mark!
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pappas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses.
Sabah Nur lands a leg kick that knocks Pappas off balance momentarily.
Pappas throws a looping overhand right but Sabah Nur ducks down to avoid it.
Pappas scores with a jab.#T3#
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Pappas misses with a two punch combination.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pappas's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Pappas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Sabah Nur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pappas with a jab.
Pappas wants to land a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range.
Pappas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sabah Nur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabah Nur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Sabah Nur. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Sabah Nur throws a front kick that sends Pappas stumbling back into the cage.
Pappas throws a body punch but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pappas.
Pappas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Sabah Nur counters with an outside leg kick.
Sabah Nur lands with a right hand.
Pappas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pappas misses with a leg kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a solid body kick.
Sabah Nur missing with a left hand there. Pappas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabah Nur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Pappas blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pappas misses with a left hand
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sabah Nur cracks Pappas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pappas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pappas throws a body punch but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pappas throws a low kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pappas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Pappas misses with a right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pappas thinking.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Pappas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
letting Sabah Nur counter with a right hand.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pappas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
Pappas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pappas lands with an overhand left.
Sabah Nur connects with a right hand. Pappas shakes it off.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Pappas throws a solid leg kick but Sabah Nur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pappas.
As Pappas backs off Sabah Nur throws a huge counter combo but Pappas manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Sabah Nur.
Pappas throws a front kick aimed at Sabah Nur's knee but Sabah Nur avoids it well.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pappas on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Pappas is rocked!
Pappas misses with a jab to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Pappas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabah Nur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sabah Nur lands a big head kick that sends Pappas to the canvas! Sabah Nur follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sabah Nur. Dead shrugs it off though.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild combination.
Sabah Nur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dead thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sabah Nur. Sabah Nur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dead rushes Sabah Nur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Sabah Nur.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
Dead darts in trying to clinch
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabah Nur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sabah Nur misses with a few strikes there.
Dead scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Sabah Nur tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Sabah Nur blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sabah Nur circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Dead throws a leg kick
and Sabah Nur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sabah Nur keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabah Nur tries a quick counter leg kick but Dead is wise to it.
Dead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabah Nur.#T2#
Sabah Nur misses with a double jab.
Dead lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead moves away from the strike by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabah Nur moves away from the strike by Dead.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead connects with a right hand. Sabah Nur shakes it off.
Sabah Nur swings widly with a right hand
and Sabah Nur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabah Nur scores with a decent looking hook.
Dead tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead cracks Sabah Nur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.#CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a series of punches but Sabah Nur avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead thuds his right hand into Sabah Nur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Dead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabah Nur misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Sabah Nur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Sabah Nur gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Sabah Nur avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sabah Nur!
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dead wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Dead connects with a single shot there.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick.
Dead moves to clinch but Sabah Nur breaks away
and Sabah Nur counters with a right hand to the body.
Dead misses with a hook to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabah Nur has time to react.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabah Nur.#CL#
Dead rushes Sabah Nur and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sabah Nur. Dead shrugs it off though. #T1#
Dead throws a body kick that misses.
Sabah Nur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Sabah Nur lands the left hand.
Sabah Nur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Sabah Nur blocks the low kick.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dead dodges the punch combination from Sabah Nur.
Good work by Sabah Nur as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sabah Nur misses.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
Sabah Nur lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Sabah Nur just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabah Nur avoids a kick to the body.
Dead wants to clinch
and Sabah Nur counters with a three punch combo that has Dead backing up. Dead nods at Sabah Nur to acknowledge the strikes.
Sabah Nur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabah Nur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead looks to land a combination but Sabah Nur avoids it well. #T3#
Sabah Nur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Dead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabah Nur tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dead cracks Sabah Nur with a good jab.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabah Nur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Dead forces Sabah Nur back against the cage and clinches.
Dead pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabah Nur backwards. #T4#
Sabah Nur avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
A short right from Dead.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sabah Nur blocking some punches.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
Dead steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sabah Nur. That one must have hurt.
Dead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dead wants to clinch up but Sabah Nur keeps it at a distance.
Dead looks to clinch
and Sabah Nur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Dead is looking to clinch but Sabah Nur is avoiding it.
Dead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
It looked like Dead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sabah Nur.
Dead lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead working aggressively here.
#T1##BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch.
Dead takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Sabah Nur's defenses.
Dead looks to throw a body kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body kick.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Sabah Nur slips the punch.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Sabah Nur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabah Nur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabah Nur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead misses with a straight right.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick from Dead.
Sabah Nur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dead. That did some damage!
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Dead scores with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with a two punch combination.
As Sabah Nur tries to get set, Dead tries to push him back and clinch up but Sabah Nur manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Dead clinches up with Sabah Nur and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur connects with a body shot.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabah Nur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Dead
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Dead misses with a hook. Sabah Nur ducked under it nicely.
Dead thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight right hand.
Dead scores with a three punch combo!
Dead falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sabah Nur.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sabah Nur tries to bum rush Dead with a series of wild strikes but Dead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabah Nur just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabah Nur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Sabah Nur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead wants to clinch up but Sabah Nur keeps it at a distance.
Dead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dead avoids the head kick by Sabah Nur.
A punch lands to the side of Sabah Nur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sabah Nur works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick but Dead moves out of range.
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sabah Nur on the side of the head.
Sabah Nur scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Dead darts in and clinches Sabah Nur up against the cage.
Dead is stalling here.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dead will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to En Sabah Nur.
I think Dead 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, House of Valor in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sabah Nur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sabah Nur moves away from the strike by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses
and Kuchar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuchar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that Kuchar semi-blocks.
#CL#
Kuchar clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuchar obliges.
Still in the clinch, Kuchar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuchar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sabah Nur's efforts to push away.
Kuchar throws an elbow that misses.
Sabah Nur fails to pull guard.
A short left from Kuchar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar lands an elbow that stopped Sabah Nur in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Kuchar misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabah Nur blocks an elbow strike.
Kuchar working aggressively here.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
Sabah Nur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabah Nur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuchar.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Sabah Nur controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuchar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuchar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabah Nur's brow.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body.
Kuchar misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by Sabah Nur.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Kuchar tries to work over Sabah Nur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuchar lands a right hand.
Kuchar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabah Nur backwards. #BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
Kuchar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Kuchar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabah Nur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuchar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabah Nur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuchar wants to slow Sabah Nur down by chopping away at his legs.
Sabah Nur unleashes a big counter combination but Kuchar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Sabah Nur misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuchar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuchar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Sabah Nur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabah Nur throws a body kick that misses.
Sabah Nur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuchar is looking to slow Sabah Nur down with leg kicks.
Kuchar thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur counters with a series of strikes. Kuchar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a body kick that stops Kuchar in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Sabah Nur misses.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
Kuchar clobbers Sabah Nur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuchar scores with a leg kick.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuchar with a body shot.
Kuchar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body shot.
Kuchar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sabah Nur digs a good body shot into Kuchar's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kuchar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sabah Nur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuchar circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sabah Nur.
Kuchar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabah Nur just manages to avoid it.
Kuchar moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabah Nur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Kuchar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuchar thuds his right hand into Sabah Nur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Kuchar.
Kuchar moves out of range as Sabah Nur strikes.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuchar ducks right into an uppercut from Sabah Nur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sabah Nur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuchar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sabah Nur's head.
Sabah Nur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kuchar drives through and clinches with Sabah Nur against the cage.
#T1#
Kuchar keeps control of Sabah Nur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuchar throws an elbow that misses.
Sabah Nur blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch.
Kuchar lands with a cross.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuchar throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuchar with a body shot.
Kuchar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabah Nur can do to turn this around?
Kuchar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuchar connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabah Nur looks for the body kick but Kuchar saw that one coming.
Kuchar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuchar looks to land a right hand but Sabah Nur moved out of range.
Sabah Nur throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuchar at a distance.
#T2#
Kuchar throws a leg kick that misses.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Sabah Nur misses.
Sabah Nur digs a good body shot into Kuchar's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar throws a hook to the side of Sabah Nur's head but Sabah Nur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sabah Nur thuds a left hand into Kuchar's body.
Kuchar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses
and Kuchar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Sabah Nur moves out of range. #T3#
Sabah Nur works Kuchar's body with a nice hook.
Kuchar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabah Nur lands a lovely overhand right.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Sabah Nur misses.
Kuchar thuds his right hand into Sabah Nur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sabah Nur misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabah Nur throws a right hand that misses
and Kuchar counters with a three punch combo that has Sabah Nur backing up. Sabah Nur nods at Kuchar to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuchar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuchar with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuchar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sabah Nur.
Kuchar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabah Nur works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kuchar motions for Sabah Nur to come forward. Kuchar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sabah Nur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuchar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Kuchar misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight right hand.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Kuchar blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sabah Nur throws the left hand but Kuchar avoids the punch easily.
Kuchar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Kuchar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuchar moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar throws a sloppy head kick
and Sabah Nur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sabah Nur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but En Sabah Nur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Sabah Nur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sabah Nur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuchar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Kuchar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Sabah Nur misses.
Sabah Nur misses with a right hand
and Kuchar counters with a thumping low kick.
Sabah Nur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sabah Nur throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuchar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Sabah Nur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sabah Nur slips under a jab.
Kuchar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuchar tries to bum rush Sabah Nur with a series of wild strikes but Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kuchar throws a lazy head kick
letting Sabah Nur counter with a right hand.
Kuchar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Jab by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur thumps Kuchar with a low kick.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Kuchar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuchar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Sabah Nur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sabah Nur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuchar eats them both and turns towards Sabah Nur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuchar!
#CL#
Kuchar forces Sabah Nur back against the cage and clinches.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar prevents Sabah Nur from breaking the clinch.
Kuchar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
Kuchar prevents Sabah Nur from breaking the clinch.
Matt Kuchar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuchar tries a knee to the head but Sabah Nur blocks it.
Sabah Nur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuchar has him pressed against the cage.
Kuchar misses with the head strike.
Kuchar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body.
Kuchar trying to land knees to the body.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Sabah Nur takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuchar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuchar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabah Nur's brow. #BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch.
Kuchar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuchar throws a right hand that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabah Nur blocks a head kick by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuchar misses with a leg kick
and Kuchar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuchar misses with a looping left.
Kuchar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
A left lands for Kuchar.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabah Nur slips a straight right by Kuchar.
And Sabah Nur responds with a good body kick, but Kuchar manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sabah Nur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Kuchar misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Sabah Nur misses.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot.
Kuchar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sabah Nur momentarily.
Kuchar jabs at Sabah Nur's body.
Sabah Nur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Kuchar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kuchar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuchar 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Matt Kuchar!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Matt Kuchar!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Matt Kuchar!
Matt Kuchar wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Matt Kuchar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Ascension 0603
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Chiarmanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
Sabah Nur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice right hand.
Chiarmanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut.
Chiarmanda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabah Nur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiarmanda throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch.
Sabah Nur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabah Nur can't find room to land a body shot as Chiarmanda controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sabah Nur fails to land.
Knees to the body from Chiarmanda.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chiarmanda. #T1#
Chiarmanda has Sabah Nur pressed against the cage, preventing Sabah Nur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chiarmanda pushes Sabah Nur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing Sabah Nur back against the cage.
Chiarmanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabah Nur controls his hands.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiarmanda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur scores with a body shot.
Sabah Nur with a jab.
Chiarmanda connects with a nice looking jab.
Chiarmanda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chiarmanda throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur feints a counter leg kick.
Chiarmanda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Sabah Nur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chiarmanda to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabah Nur scores with a head kick. Chiarmanda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sabah Nur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook to the body
and Chiarmanda counters with a right hand to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut.
Sabah Nur blocks a jab.
Chiarmanda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chiarmanda looks to land a left hand but Sabah Nur moved out of range nicely.
Sabah Nur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Chiarmanda slams his shin into Sabah Nur's torso.
Chiarmanda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chiarmanda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Chiarmanda misses.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Chiarmanda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Sabah Nur loads up on a big right hand but Chiarmanda slips the punch.
Chiarmanda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur wants to counter with a clinch but Chiarmanda pushes him away.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
Chiarmanda jabs at Sabah Nur's body.
Sabah Nur looks to land a right hand but Chiarmanda moved out of range.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut. Sabah Nur saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda thumps Sabah Nur with a low kick.
A jab from Chiarmanda misses.
Sabah Nur wants to clinch up but Chiarmanda keeps it at a distance.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabah Nur is just out of range.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabah Nur. #T4#
Chiarmanda blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
Chiarmanda works the jab nicely.
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!
Sabah Nur throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabah Nur is looking to clinch but Chiarmanda is avoiding it.
Chiarmanda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabah Nur is looking to clinch but Chiarmanda is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab. Sabah Nur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chiarmanda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda throwing a counter right hand but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sabah Nur looks to land a left hand but Chiarmanda moved out of range nicely.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is winning the standup battle so far.
Sabah Nur ducks right into an uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chiarmanda. Sabah Nur shrugs it off though.
Sabah Nur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiarmanda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chiarmanda stuns Sabah Nur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chiarmanda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sabah Nur's calf.
Chiarmanda throws a body punch but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chiarmanda.
Sabah Nur lands with a straight right. Chiarmanda didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of Sabah Nur's head but Sabah Nur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Chiarmanda is predictable there
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut. Chiarmanda saw that one coming.#T1#
Chiarmanda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Chiarmanda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sabah Nur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Chiarmanda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur thuds his right hand into Chiarmanda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Sabah Nur misses its intended target.
Chiarmanda throws out a loose jab but Sabah Nur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabah Nur lands a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Sabah Nur lands a nice hook to Chiarmanda's body. Chiarmanda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiarmanda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chiarmanda tests Sabah Nur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chiarmanda keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into range and clinches up with Chiarmanda.
Sabah Nur blocks the elbow strike.
#T2##BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Chiarmanda slams his shin into Sabah Nur's torso.
Chiarmanda scores with a decent looking hook.
Chiarmanda misses with a wild body shot.
Chiarmanda misses with a body kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping left.
Sabah Nur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chiarmanda.
Sabah Nur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
Sabah Nur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda catches Sabah Nur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiarmanda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight right.
Chiarmanda throws a sloppy body shot
and Chiarmanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Chiarmanda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chiarmanda throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur swings widly with a right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabah Nur swinging wildly here.
Chiarmanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiarmanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabah Nur was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiarmanda.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Chiarmanda there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chiarmanda. That's going to slow Sabah Nur down. #CL2#
Chiarmanda tries to keep at a distance but Sabah Nur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabah Nur tries to break free but Chiarmanda pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiarmanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabah Nur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda prevents Sabah Nur from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that misses
and Sabah Nur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Chiarmanda tenderised Sabah Nur's leg. Sabah Nur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chiarmanda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sabah Nur misses with a looping left.
Chiarmanda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabah Nur just manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sabah Nur - just one landing.
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda moves in looking to clinch but Sabah Nur pushes him off.
Sabah Nur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws out a loose jab but Sabah Nur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabah Nur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chiarmanda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Chiarmanda coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiarmanda misses the target.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick.
Sabah Nur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chiarmanda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sabah Nur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chiarmanda lands with a good body shot.
Chiarmanda ducks right into an uppercut from Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Chiarmanda.
A low kick from Chiarmanda misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Chiarmanda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabah Nur. #T1#
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabah Nur throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sabah Nur throws out a loose jab but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabah Nur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chiarmanda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chiarmanda ducks right into an uppercut from Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabah Nur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sabah Nur takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Chiarmanda has closed the distance and engaged Sabah Nur in a clinch.
#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabah Nur should have avoided that one.
Sabah Nur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Chiarmanda misses.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chiarmanda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Sabah Nur misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chiarmanda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
A big right from Sabah Nur misses.
Chiarmanda scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabah Nur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chiarmanda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sabah Nur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Sabah Nur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick which misses Sabah Nur's front leg but catches the back leg as Sabah Nur tries to avoid it.
Sabah Nur has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chiarmanda.
Sabah Nur misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Sabah Nur.
Chiarmanda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabah Nur throws out the jab. #CL2#
Sabah Nur closes the distance and clinches.
Chiarmanda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sabah Nur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chiarmanda lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
A big left from Sabah Nur misses.
Chiarmanda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chiarmanda jabs Sabah Nur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sabah Nur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chiarmanda.
Sabah Nur lands a jab.#T4#
Chiarmanda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiarmanda throws a hook but Sabah Nur avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda swings widly with a right hand
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiarmanda delivers a nice body kick.
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping left.
Sabah Nur lands with a nice body punch.
Sabah Nur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sabah Nur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chiarmanda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Sabah Nur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Sabah Nur as he checks the leg kick.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to En Sabah Nur.
Well Chiarmanda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
During a confident post fight interview, Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 0429
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ajax gets a double leg takedown into Sabah Nur's guard.
Sabah Nur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabah Nur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sabah Nur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ajax's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sabah Nur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ajax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabah Nur has managed to get both his arms back between Ajax's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur is working Ajax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sabah Nur postures up.
Ajax has Sabah Nur pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Sabah Nur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ajax is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur won't allow Ajax to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ajax working for a triangle but Sabah Nur defends it easily.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Sabah Nur from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabah Nur defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ajax looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sabah Nur has picked Ajax up and slammed him! Ajax can't keep hold of the triangle and Sabah Nur manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ajax is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position.
Sabah Nur controls the position from side control.
Ajax is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sabah Nur is looking to take a break and control but Ajax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabah Nur is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ajax is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ajax is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajax is still trying to improve position.
Ajax manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sabah Nur is trying to control but can't.
Ajax lands strikes from half guard.
Ajax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sabah Nur trying to control from the bottom.
Ajax takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur won't allow Ajax to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur is pressing down on Ajax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sabah Nur controls Ajax momentarily but Ajax frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabah Nur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Sabah Nur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sabah Nur lands with a hook. Ajax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sabah Nur lands with a right hand.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
A jab from Sabah Nur misses. #TD2#
Ajax shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sabah Nur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ajax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ajax is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ajax postures up.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabah Nur controlling Ajax's posture.
Sabah Nur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Sabah Nur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ajax stopping the sweep attempt from Sabah Nur.#SUB#
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ajax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sabah Nur wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ajax scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sabah Nur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabah Nur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sabah Nur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ajax with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabah Nur has his hands on Ajax's head, controlling the position.
Sabah Nur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sabah Nur pulls Ajax in close to prevent any damage.
Ajax scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sabah Nur being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ajax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ajax throws a strike but Sabah Nur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ajax has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sabah Nur controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabah Nur defends it easily.#T4#
Ajax wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabah Nur wants to pass the guard but Ajax is keeping the position.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Sabah Nur from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ajax swats away the attempt to clinch by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabah Nur slips a jab and a cross from Ajax.
Sabah Nur looks to throw the jab but Ajax is out of range.
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ajax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajax throws a body punch but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Ajax lands a leg kick that knocks Sabah Nur off balance momentarily.
Sabah Nur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ajax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabah Nur misses with a two punch combination.
Sabah Nur looks to throw the jab but Ajax is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ajax.
Ajax with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Sabah Nur avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a hook. Sabah Nur ducked under it nicely.
Sabah Nur is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ajax.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Sabah Nur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ajax takes a swing at Sabah Nur's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Ajax.
En Sabah Nur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it well.
Sabah Nur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ajax misses with a shot to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body shot.
Ajax misses with a right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sabah Nur lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Marco Ajax has been cut.
Ajax stuns Sabah Nur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sabah Nur scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajax.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sabah Nur digs a good hook to Ajax's body.
Ajax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax scores with a jab. Sabah Nur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sabah Nur connects with a nice looking jab.
Ajax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax avoids a kick to the body.
Ajax takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ajax tries a head kick but it misses.
Ajax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Sabah Nur looks to land a left hand but Ajax moved out of range nicely.
Ajax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sabah Nur in his tracks.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Sabah Nur avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Ajax drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Ajax.
Ajax tries for a takedown but Sabah Nur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sabah Nur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sabah Nur blocks a low kick nicely.
Sabah Nur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
En Sabah Nur is winning the standup battle so far.
Ajax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ajax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabah Nur, as that shot connected.
Sabah Nur wants to clinch up but Ajax keeps it at a distance.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajax is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ajax.
Ajax throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Ajax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sabah Nur counters with a head kick.
Ajax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabah Nur lands with a right hand.
Sabah Nur tries to clinch up but Ajax circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ajax.
Sabah Nur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ajax was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabah Nur.#TD2#
Ajax manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sabah Nur on his heels. He'll look to pass Sabah Nur's guard now, I'm sure.
Sabah Nur looking to control.
Ajax scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sabah Nur is looking for a triangle here but Ajax uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to En Sabah Nur.
I think Ajax has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
A less than humble Marco Ajax misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Ascension 0408
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rakija.
Sabah Nur misses with a looping left.
Rakija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rakija connects with a right hand. Sabah Nur shakes it off.
Sabah Nur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabah Nur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rakija lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sabah Nur throws a lazy body kick
enabling Rakija to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabah Nur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sabah Nur misses with a lunging right hand
and Rakija cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur throws the kick towards the body but Rakija avoids it.
Rakija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rakija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabah Nur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rakija doesn't seem bothered though.
Sabah Nur slips under a jab from Rakija.#T1#
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabah Nur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rakija counters with a good low kick that Sabah Nur was not able to check.
Sabah Nur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rakija counters with a nice body shot.
Rakija is looking to clinch.
Rakija blocks a jab.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Sabah Nur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakija to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sabah Nur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sabah Nur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Rakija from controlling successfully.
Rakija controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur keeping full guard, as Rakija tries to pass.
Rakija controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sabah Nur keeping full guard, as Rakija tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rakija shoots in for a takedown but Sabah Nur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabah Nur slips under a jab.
Sabah Nur connects with a body shot that sends Rakija's belly button to the back.
Sabah Nur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rakija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
En Sabah Nur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sabah Nur moves into range and clinches up with Rakija.
A short uppercut from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Rakija does it's job there.
Sabah Nur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rakija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rakija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabah Nur doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Rakija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rakija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabah Nur throws an overhand right that lands on Rakija's shoulder, as Rakija tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakija loads up on a big right hand but Sabah Nur slips the punch.
Rakija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the side of Rakija's head but Rakija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabah Nur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rakija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rakija throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rakija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabah Nur.
Nice body punch from Sabah Nur.
Rakija misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rakija misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabah Nur tries to counter by clinching up but Rakija breaks away and moves out of range.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Sabah Nur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakija.
Rakija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riza Rakija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Sabah Nur lands.
Rakija misses with a looping left.
Rakija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
Rakija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Sabah Nur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rakija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur tries to clinch but Rakija is having none of it.
Rakija throws out a counter right but Sabah Nur avoids it with no problem.
Rakija misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabah Nur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rakija! But no joy.
Sabah Nur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Sabah Nur lands a jab-cross combination.
Sabah Nur throws a right hand that misses
and Rakija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Sabah Nur drops Rakija with a beautiful combination! Rakija stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sabah Nur is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Rakija is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabah Nur punishes Rakija's body with a nice straight punch.
Rakija is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabah Nur finish him?
Sabah Nur cracks Rakija with a hook to the temple - Rakija is on wobbly legs here! Sabah Nur swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rakija falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sabah Nur wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
Ascension 0315
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from McGee misses.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabah Nur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
The fighters circling - Sabah Nur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by McGee.#CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
McGee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Sabah Nur misses.
We've been told by McGee's head coaches at *Shrug* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sabah Nur throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur misses with a right hand #CL#
and McGee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGee prevents a body shot from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sabah Nur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee letting Sabah Nur take a breather here.
Sabah Nur managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
McGee misses with a knee to the head.
Sabah Nur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabah Nur.
A low kick from McGee is predictable there
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabah Nur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabah Nur looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - McGee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sabah Nur lands with a straight right. McGee didn't see that one coming.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sabah Nur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sabah Nur looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur lands a two punch combo.
McGee looks for the body kick but Sabah Nur saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut.
McGee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabah Nur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sabah Nur swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.#T4#
Sabah Nur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabah Nur circles away.
McGee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabah Nur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
Sabah Nur cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sabah Nur.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
#CL#
McGee pushes Sabah Nur up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee slips a straight right by Sabah Nur.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabah Nur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Good leg kick by Sabah Nur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sabah Nur takes one to the side of the head.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
McGee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sabah Nur manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Sabah Nur throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur tries to counter with a clinch but McGee shakes him off and moves away.
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McGee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it well.
Sabah Nur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
En Sabah Nur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sabah Nur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabah Nur connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
McGee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
A clash of legs there as Sabah Nur blocks the low kick.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Sabah Nur stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabah Nur lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee is looking to counter the offense by Sabah Nur and move into the clinch.
McGee scores with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sabah Nur lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
McGee tests Sabah Nur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Sabah Nur off balance momentarily.#CL2#
McGee gets tackled into the cage by Sabah Nur. Sabah Nur maintains the clinch.
Sabah Nur misses with a punch to the body.
Sabah Nur wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4##BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
Sabah Nur blocks the body kick.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Sabah Nur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Sabah Nur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Sabah Nur off balance momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
Jab by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sabah Nur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabah Nur takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGee throws out a leg kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range and McGee only half commits.
McGee throws a front kick that sends Sabah Nur stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Sabah Nur.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sabah Nur's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by McGee.#T1#
Sabah Nur swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Sabah Nur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Sabah Nur. Beautiful body shot.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sabah Nur misses.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabah Nur, pushing him back against the cage.
Sabah Nur managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
McGee throws an elbow that misses.
Sabah Nur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
Clarence McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sabah Nur misses with a jab to the body
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
Sabah Nur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sabah Nur's knee momentarily.
Sabah Nur looks to land a combination. McGee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sabah Nur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sabah Nur avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sabah Nur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sabah Nur managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Sabah Nur avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
Sabah Nur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
McGee crunches a lovely knee into Sabah Nur's ribcage.
Sabah Nur takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGee landing knees to the body.
Sabah Nur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabah Nur has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
Sabah Nur tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
Sabah Nur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabah Nur avoids the damage to the body.
Sabah Nur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabah Nur throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGee.
McGee moves away from the strike by Sabah Nur.
A little feinted left hand from McGee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.#T4#
McGee pushes Sabah Nur away with a front kick.
Sabah Nur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sabah Nur is able to avoid easily.
Sabah Nur misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee blocks a jab.
Sabah Nur loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabah Nur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sabah Nur lands with a cross.
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!
McGee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range and McGee settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clarence McGee.
I think Sabah Nur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sabah Nur misses with a looping right.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabah Nur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sabah Nur pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sabah Nur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sabah Nur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Sabah Nur moved out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabah Nur throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Sabah Nur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabah Nur lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabah Nur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Barbosa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Sabah Nur. Sabah Nur maintains the clinch.
Sabah Nur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabah Nur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Sabah Nur.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Sabah Nur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Sabah Nur tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabah Nur's elbow.
Barbosa keeps control of Sabah Nur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Barbosa misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Sabah Nur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Sabah Nur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.#CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Sabah Nur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Sabah Nur unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.#T3#
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabah Nur lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sabah Nur throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Sabah Nur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sabah Nur throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabah Nur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sabah Nur scores with a nice strike.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sabah Nur.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabah Nur throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sabah Nur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Sabah Nur misses.
Some wild striking there from Sabah Nur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but En Sabah Nur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barbosa jabs at Sabah Nur's body.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sabah Nur's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
The fighters circling - Sabah Nur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabah Nur cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Sabah Nur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sabah Nur manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Barbosa works Sabah Nur's body with a nice hook.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Sabah Nur throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.#CUT2#
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa jabs Sabah Nur right on the nose. Sabah Nur blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sabah Nur will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Sabah Nur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sabah Nur scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabah Nur just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a counter high kick but Sabah Nur was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Sabah Nur throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. #T2#
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Barbosa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sabah Nur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Sabah Nur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabah Nur tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Sabah Nur lands an uppercut.
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
Sabah Nur dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
Sabah Nur is trying to break free.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Sabah Nur controls the action.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Sabah Nur.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Sabah Nur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabah Nur tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Sabah Nur tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabah Nur struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Sabah Nur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa works on Sabah Nur's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Sabah Nur with an uppercut!
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Sabah Nur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa stalling the fight.
Sabah Nur dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sabah Nur misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabah Nur swinging wildly here.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Sabah Nur's belly button to the back.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Barbosa throws a counter high kick but Sabah Nur was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabah Nur misses the target.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Sabah Nur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.#T1#
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabah Nur just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sabah Nur's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sabah Nur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabah Nur circles away.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Sabah Nur circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabah Nur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabah Nur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sabah Nur throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sabah Nur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabah Nur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbosa.#CL#
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Sabah Nur against the cage.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa tries to work over Sabah Nur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbosa won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Sabah Nur.
Barbosa fakes the leg kick and cracks Sabah Nur in the body.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sabah Nur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sabah Nur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Sabah Nur misses with a left hand
and Sabah Nur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sabah Nur momentarily.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sabah Nur counter with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Barbosa instigates a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Sabah Nur controls the action.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabah Nur wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Sabah Nur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Sabah Nur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfredo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sabah Nur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sabah Nur looks to land a right hand but Perfect moved out of range.
Perfect scores with a head kick. Sabah Nur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sabah Nur misses with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sabah Nur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perfect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perfect scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perfect lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabah Nur circles away quickly and effectively.
Perfect lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur throws the kick towards the body but Perfect avoids it.
Perfect changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Perfect.
Perfect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perfect fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sabah Nur misses with a two punch combination.
Perfect cracks Sabah Nur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perfect misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sabah Nur tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sabah Nur looks to land a right hand but Perfect moved out of range.
Perfect walks into a jab.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perfect looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sabah Nur throws a sloppy body shot
and Perfect counters with an outside leg kick.
Perfect takes one to the chin there.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Perfect is looking to counter with head kicks.
Perfect throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sabah Nur on the side of the head.
Perfect takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perfect takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perfect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands a leg kick that knocks Perfect off balance momentarily.
Perfect keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabah Nur.
As Sabah Nur looks to move away, Perfect throws a big counter combo but Sabah Nur just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perfect misses with a double jab.
Perfect avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Perfect lands a body shot.
Sabah Nur looks to score with a jab to the body but Perfect is just out of range.
Perfect shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sabah Nur throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Perfect counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sabah Nur!
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Perfect wants to control but Sabah Nur is keeping him busy.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Perfect postures up.
Sabah Nur is looking to regain half guard here but Perfect keeps moving and retains side control.
Perfect wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabah Nur keeps working. #T3#
Perfect is really struggling to control Sabah Nur but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sabah Nur manages to get back to half guard.
Perfect lands strikes from half guard.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Perfect's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perfect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perfect perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Perfect is controlling well.
Sabah Nur is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perfect trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Perfect tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sabah Nur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sabah Nur scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but En Sabah Nur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Perfect takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perfect turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perfect looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perfect.
Perfect throws a body kick that misses.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Perfect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perfect staying out of range there.
Perfect motions for Sabah Nur to come forward. Perfect throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook
and Perfect counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sabah Nur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sabah Nur walks into a straight right hand from Perfect.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur lands a really nice looking cross but Perfect seems unphased.
#T1#
A low kick from Perfect misses
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Perfect fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range. #CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into range and clinches up with Perfect.
Perfect blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Perfect gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Perfect.
Sabah Nur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur wants to sweep here but Perfect controlling him for the moment.
Perfect is in close to Sabah Nur's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Perfect stopping the sweep attempt from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur has control of Perfect's left arm, preventing Perfect from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perfect postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sabah Nur controls Perfect momentarily but Perfect frees himself.
Sabah Nur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perfect makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Sabah Nur looking for subs off his back but Perfect has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Perfect is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sabah Nur taking some punishment here, with Perfect in his half guard.
Perfect wants to free his trapped foot but Sabah Nur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sabah Nur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sabah Nur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sabah Nur preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sabah Nur looking to sit in guard and control but Perfect gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sabah Nur wants to control the position but Perfect says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Perfect 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perfect in particular looking to stall.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Perfect is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perfect working Sabah Nur over with strikes.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Perfect's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
Perfect is looking to take a break and control but Sabah Nur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystery Perfect dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sabah Nur moves in looking to clinch but Perfect pushes him off.
Mystery Perfect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur throws a good cross that connects.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perfect moves away.
Sabah Nur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perfect defending well as Sabah Nur loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perfect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Perfect digs a good body shot into Sabah Nur's ribs.
Perfect throws the kick towards the body but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Perfect counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sabah Nur!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur is looking to regain half guard here but Perfect keeps moving and retains side control.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Perfect's posture but Perfect avoids it.
Sabah Nur manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sabah Nur trying to control but Perfect postures up.
Sabah Nur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perfect's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perfect's back!
Sabah Nur scores with punches to the body.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Perfect buck him off. #SUB2#
Perfect defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Sabah Nur working for the choke. #T2#
Perfect tries to escape the position.
Sabah Nur tries to keep control of the position but Perfect is staying busy.
Sabah Nur looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB2#
Sabah Nur looking for the RNC.
Perfect is in bad spot here.
Sabah Nur tries to keep control of the position but Perfect is staying busy.#T3##SUB2#
Perfect is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sabah Nur gets his way!
Sabah Nur looking to hold on to the position here but Perfect rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Sabah Nur preventing the sweep.
Sabah Nur trying to control the position from guard on top but Perfect is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabah Nur throws an elbow that misses. Perfect uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabah Nur's guard. Nice move by Perfect!#REVR#
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Perfect trying to control but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perfect gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perfect lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perfect scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sabah Nur is looking to sweep but instead, Perfect has passed into half guard.
Perfect is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mystery Perfect.
I think Perfect 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystery Perfect!
Our winner, Mystery Perfect, 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:
Ascension 0107
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sabah Nur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabah Nur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
Sabah Nur walks into a straight right hand from Tucker.
Sabah Nur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Sabah Nur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tucker tries to work over Sabah Nur's front leg with a kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Sabah Nur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sabah Nur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Sabah Nur. #CUT2#
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.
Sabah Nur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur thows a leg kick but Tucker checks it
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker stalks Sabah Nur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sabah Nur's face. Sabah Nur staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tucker blocks a head kick by Sabah Nur.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.
Sabah Nur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabah Nur misses with a looping left.
Sabah Nur misses with the combination.
Sabah Nur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tucker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabah Nur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Tucker scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Tucker misses. #T2#
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tucker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sabah Nur lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabah Nur was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Sabah Nur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tucker counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Sabah Nur throws a low kick but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Sabah Nur moves away and avoids it.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tucker takes a swing at Sabah Nur's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sabah Nur tries to counter with a clinch but Tucker shakes him off and moves away.
Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Sabah Nur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Sabah Nur saw that one coming.#T3#
A head kick by Tucker misses #CL2#
and Sabah Nur moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sabah Nur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
Tucker lunges at Sabah Nur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sabah Nur's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Sabah Nur throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker scores with a jab.
Sabah Nur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Sabah Nur punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Sabah Nur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabah Nur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sabah Nur duly obliges.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Sabah Nur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tucker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
Tucker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sabah Nur eats them both and turns towards Tucker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabah Nur is just out of range.
Sabah Nur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sabah Nur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tucker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Sabah Nur misses.
Sabah Nur looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Sabah Nur clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Tucker.
Sabah Nur misses the body punch
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sabah Nur is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tucker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabah Nur has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that JJ Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tucker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabah Nur.
Tucker takes one on the button.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur with a jab.
Sabah Nur drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tucker right on the button. Tucker goes down! Sabah Nur follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sabah Nur gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ballinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ballinger throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Sabah Nur avoids the body shot from Ballinger.
#CL2#
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabah Nur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballinger tries to circle away but Sabah Nur has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Sabah Nur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Ballinger misses.
A little jabbing left from Sabah Nur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ballinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sabah Nur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballinger.
Sabah Nur blocks a jab.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ballinger throws a right and a left that Sabah Nur avoids nicely.
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!
Ballinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Ballinger.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Sabah Nur jabs Ballinger right on the nose. Ballinger blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ballinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabah Nur was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballinger.
Sabah Nur throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballinger.
En Sabah Nur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
Ballinger scores with a jab. Sabah Nur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballinger with a nice cross.
Sabah Nur thows a body kick. Ballinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sabah Nur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballinger on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sabah Nur works Ballinger's body with a nice hook.
Ballinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A good leg kick by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Ballinger misses its intended target. #T2#
Sabah Nur cracks Ballinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with a takedown attempt - Sabah Nur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut.
Sabah Nur slips a jab and a cross from Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Ballinger misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Sabah Nur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ballinger doesn't seem phased though.
Sabah Nur moves away from the strike by Ballinger.
Sabah Nur shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sabah Nur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabah Nur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sabah Nur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ballinger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sabah Nur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Ballinger misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sabah Nur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Sabah Nur wants to counter the offense by Ballinger and move into the clinch position.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ballinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sabah Nur gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabah Nur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabah Nur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sabah Nur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Sabah Nur presses Ballinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sabah Nur ducks right into an uppercut from Ballinger. #T4#
Ballinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Sabah Nur darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Sabah Nur lands a body shot. #BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger missing with a left hand there. Sabah Nur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sabah Nur stuns Ballinger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sabah Nur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ballinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ballinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ballinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Ballinger has his takedown stuffed
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabah Nur just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballinger misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Ballinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ballinger throws an off balance right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabah Nur lands a lovely overhand right.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
Sabah Nur connects with a body shot that sends Ballinger's belly button to the back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sabah Nur.
Ballinger avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
A lazy left from Sabah Nur finds it's target.
Ballinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
It looked like Ballinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sabah Nur.
Ballinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabah Nur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballinger lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sabah Nur.
A punch combination from Sabah Nur misses.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Ballinger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sabah Nur. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabah Nur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Sabah Nur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabah Nur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Sabah Nur moves into the clinch successfully.
En Sabah Nur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabah Nur cracks Ballinger with a nice body shot.
Ballinger tries for a takedown but Sabah Nur manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ballinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Sabah Nur there.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice right hand that sends Ballinger toppling to the canvas! Ballinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sabah Nur finish him?!
Sabah Nur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabah Nur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabah Nur digs a good body shot into Ballinger's ribs.
Ballinger just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ballinger cracks a nice hook into Sabah Nur's ribs.
Ballinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabah Nur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ballinger scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ballinger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sabah Nur - the referee stops the clock and Ballinger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sabah Nur. Ballinger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabah Nur.
Ballinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ballinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabah Nur.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ballinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ballinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sabah Nur lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Ballinger tries to keep at a distance but Sabah Nur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabah Nur lands a shot to the body.#T3##BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur connects with a crisp jab.
Ballinger lands with a hook. Sabah Nur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sabah Nur jabs Ballinger right on the nose. Ballinger blinks but takes it well.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sabah Nur. That snapped Ballinger's head back.
Sabah Nur keeps Ballinger at a distance using the push kick.
Ballinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sabah Nur rushes Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sabah Nur blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sabah Nur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabah Nur controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Sabah Nur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabah Nur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Ballinger scores with a jab.
Ballinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabah Nur off the cage and back into range.
Ballinger is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sabah Nur Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ballinger is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). En Sabah Nur!
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Ascension 1116
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Eaton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sabah Nur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eaton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sabah Nur misses its intended target.
Eaton darts in looking for a takedown but Sabah Nur gets double underhooks and turns Eaton into the cage.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Sabah Nur catches Eaton right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eaton.#T1#
Sabah Nur fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Eaton.
Eaton with a poor takedown
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sabah Nur enables Eaton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sabah Nur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Eaton is fighting to break Sabah Nur's control of his arms but Sabah Nur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eaton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabah Nur is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Eaton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabah Nur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eaton off and has taken his back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabah Nur missing with punches from the back.
Eaton trying to control the position but Sabah Nur manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Eaton buck him off.
Eaton is trying to break free.
Eaton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Eaton has hold of Sabah Nur's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Sabah Nur lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Eaton.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sabah Nur's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Sabah Nur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eaton doesn't escape.
Eaton rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Good control from Sabah Nur.#SUB2#
Eaton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sabah Nur gets his way!
Sabah Nur throwing wild punches that miss their target.
I would not like to be Eaton right now.
Eaton is keeping busy.
Eaton trying to control the hands but Sabah Nur won't let him. #T4#
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Eaton buck him off.
Eaton trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Eaton is in real trouble here. Sabah Nur gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Eaton is tapping out! Sabah Nur wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
Ascension 1029
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sabah Nur misses with a looping left.
Ysengrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabah Nur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabah Nur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sabah Nur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sabah Nur. Those never looked like landing.
Ysengrin misses with the combination.
Sabah Nur defending well as Ysengrin loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Ysengrin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ysengrin.
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ysengrin swinging wildly here.
Artur Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabah Nur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Sabah Nur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ysengrin.
Sabah Nur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Ysengrin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabah Nur misses the body punch
letting Ysengrin counter with a right hand.
Jab from Ysengrin.
Sabah Nur connects with a solid leg kick.
Ysengrin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ysengrin cracks Sabah Nur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabah Nur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sabah Nur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin staying out of range there.
Ysengrin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ysengrin.
#T2#
Ysengrin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabah Nur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ysengrin scores with a hook.
Sabah Nur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin looks to land a combination but Sabah Nur avoids it well.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin with a nice cross.
Sabah Nur moves forwards but Ysengrin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range. #T3#
Sabah Nur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Artur Ysengrin has been cut.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabah Nur throws out the jab.
No joy there for Sabah Nur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ysengrin misses with a double jab
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Ysengrin is rocked!
Sabah Nur connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ysengrin out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
Ascension 101
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sabah Nur throws a right hand that misses
and Eaton counters with a series of strikes. Sabah Nur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eaton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range and Eaton settles back down.
Eaton ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.#TD#
Eaton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Eaton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy.
#T1#
Eaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabah Nur tries to get to full guard but Eaton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eaton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Eaton control the position.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Eaton keeps him under control.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eaton pulls his head out easily.
Eaton controlling the pace. #T2#
Sabah Nur is pressing down on Eaton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur is looking for a triangle but Eaton pushes his legs off easily.
Sabah Nur working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabah Nur wants to sweep here but Eaton controlling him for the moment.
Sabah Nur managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eaton is aware though and is defending well.
Eaton passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabah Nur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back.
Eaton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eaton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sabah Nur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur is trying to keep Eaton in close.
Eaton lands a couple of elbows.
Eaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eaton passes into half guard.
Eaton trying to control from Sabah Nur's half guard. Sabah Nur has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eaton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sabah Nur has momentary wrist control but Eaton slips an elbow through the middle.
Eaton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eaton defends well.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Eaton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eaton with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Eaton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sabah Nur.
Eaton blocks the body kick.
Eaton tries to counter with a takedown but Sabah Nur is quick to defend against it.
Eaton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eaton lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabah Nur off the cage and back into range.
Sabah Nur misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Eaton counters with a shoot takedown. Sabah Nur fights it but they end up in guard.
Sabah Nur is pulling down on Eaton's head. It's preventing any offense from Eaton, at least for the moment.
Eaton slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabah Nur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Eaton postures up.
#T1#
Sabah Nur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eaton lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabah Nur is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Eaton is controlling Sabah Nur's posture.
Sabah Nur postures up.
Sabah Nur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabah Nur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving.
Sabah Nur controlling from the top position.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Eaton keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Eaton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sabah Nur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabah Nur has managed to get both his arms back between Eaton's legs - danger averted.
Eaton managing to control the position.
Eaton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabah Nur trying to control but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Sabah Nur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eaton is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Eaton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabah Nur defends it easily.#T3#
Sabah Nur looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Eaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabah Nur defends well.
Eaton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sabah Nur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sabah Nur wants to sweep here but Eaton controlling him for the moment.
Eaton wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving. #T4#
Eaton stands and throws Sabah Nur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sabah Nur is looking to reverse the position.
Eaton grinds an elbow into Sabah Nur's temple.
Sabah Nur manages to get back to half guard.
Eaton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Eaton is trying for a kimura here. Sabah Nur looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Eaton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Eaton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison swings for the body but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sabah Nur lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Sabah Nur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamison is trying to defend but Sabah Nur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sabah Nur tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jamison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sabah Nur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jamison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sabah Nur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sabah Nur's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison has Sabah Nur flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Sabah Nur right now.
Sabah Nur tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jamison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Sabah Nur is trying desperately to improve position.
Jamison wants to control the pace but Sabah Nur is squirming around nicely.
Sabah Nur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jamison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sabah Nur's face.
Jamison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jamison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sabah Nur slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sabah Nur is refusing to be controlled, as Jamison sits in half guard.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Jamison is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Jamison is trying to control the action in half guard but Sabah Nur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sabah Nur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamison pulls his head out easily.
Jamison is pressing down on Sabah Nur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabah Nur is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jamison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jamison prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
Sabah Nur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Jamison control the position.
Jamison is stalling here. Sabah Nur is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jamison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sabah Nur has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Sabah Nur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jamison tries to buck Sabah Nur off but Sabah Nur is having none of it.#SUB#
Sabah Nur tries for a kimura but Jamison is defending well. #SUB#
Sabah Nur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sabah Nur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jamison is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sabah Nur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sabah Nur trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Jamison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jamison thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Sabah Nur clinches up against the cage.
Sabah Nur is leaning against Jamison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sabah Nur.
Jamison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jamison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sabah Nur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabah Nur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around?
Sabah Nur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabah Nur.
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!
Nice body punch from Sabah Nur. #T1#
Sabah Nur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jamison looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands with a short shot to the head.
Sabah Nur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jamison or not.
Sabah Nur effectively controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Sabah Nur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabah Nur lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sabah Nur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabah Nur tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison has had enough of the clinch but Sabah Nur keeps him there for the moment.
Sabah Nur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sabah Nur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sabah Nur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sabah Nur. #T3#
Sabah Nur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jamison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sabah Nur is working Jamison over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sabah Nur - that landed with a thud.
Sabah Nur lands a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison is breathing heavily.
Sabah Nur'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.
Sabah Nur lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sabah Nur.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sabah Nur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sabah Nur is stalling here.
Sabah Nur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by En Sabah Nur.
Jamison fails with the takedown.
Sabah Nur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jamison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jamison misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sabah Nur pushes Jamison up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabah Nur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Sabah Nur's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sabah Nur lands with a light punch inside.
Sabah Nur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jamison.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sabah Nur gets through Jamison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamison being controlled against the cage.
Sabah Nur can't find room to land a body shot as Jamison controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sabah Nur.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Sabah Nur.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sabah Nur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabah Nur lands an uppercut.
Sabah Nur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sabah Nur pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Sabah Nur is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Sabah Nur blocks an elbow strike.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sabah Nur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sabah Nur on the inside.
Sabah Nur leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sabah Nur lands with a short shot to the head.
Jamison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabah Nur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabah Nur is working Jamison over against the cage.#T3#
Sabah Nur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabah Nur lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sabah Nur digs a right hand underneath Jamison's ribcage. Jamison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabah Nur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabah Nur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabah Nur lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Sabah Nur lands a left hand.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabah Nur scores with a shot to the side of Jamison's head. #ROC#
Jamison is rocked!
Sabah Nur pushes Jamison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamison is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabah Nur finish him?
Sabah Nur dips a shoulder and cracks Jamison with a mighty uppercut! Jamison falls back against the cage and Sabah Nur unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jamison is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sabah Nur screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). En Sabah Nur!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeremy Renner and En Sabah Nur. Renner comes to the cage accompanied by God Particle. Jeremy Renner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeremy Renner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Renner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Renner (4) vs (0) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Renner tries to advance to mount but Sabah Nur denies him.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Renner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Renner is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Renner (7) vs (0) Sabah Nur
Renner trying to control the action but Sabah Nur is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Renner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Renner is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabah Nur is defending well.
Sabah Nur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sabah Nur is looking to improve his position.
Renner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sabah Nur defends it well.
Renner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Renner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabah Nur has managed to free his arm - good work.
Renner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabah Nur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Renner is looking to advance position but Sabah Nur won't allow it.
Sabah Nur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sabah Nur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Renner defends well.
Renner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabah Nur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sabah Nur looking for subs off his back but Renner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Renner is controlling well.
Renner is thwarting Sabah Nur's attempts to control the position.
Sabah Nur moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position but Renner postures up.
Sabah Nur being controlled here, momentarily.
Sabah Nur looking for a guillotine here but Renner defends easily.
Sabah Nur controls Renner momentarily but Renner frees himself.
Renner looking to pass the guard.
Sabah Nur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sabah Nur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renner is aware though and is defending well.
Sabah Nur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Renner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Renner wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Renner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabah Nur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabah Nur trying to control the position.
Renner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabah Nur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Renner has managed to get both his arms back between Sabah Nur's legs - danger averted.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Renner being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Renner passes into half guard.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back.
Sabah Nur is trying to control but can't.
Renner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabah Nur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Renner.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Renner is controlling well.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Renner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabah Nur is just riding it out for now. Renner eventually gives up the hold.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Renner keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Renner is keeping busy.
Renner seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabah Nur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Renner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabah Nur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Renner from controlling successfully.
Renner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabah Nur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabah Nur has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renner (7) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Renner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabah Nur manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renner (9) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Renner tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sabah Nur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Renner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabah Nur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Renner defends it easily.
Sabah Nur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Renner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabah Nur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Renner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renner (9) vs (4) Sabah Nur
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is stalling in the full guard.
Sabah Nur has gone for a leg lock! Renner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sabah Nur's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renner (11) vs (4) Sabah Nur
Renner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Renner looking to pass the guard.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Renner from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Renner stacks Sabah Nur on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Renner! Score +3 for passing guard: Renner (14) vs (4) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur stops Renner from passing to mount.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Renner postures up.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Renner postures up.
Sabah Nur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Renner off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Renner (14) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur is trying to stick to Renner's back but Renner is turning into Sabah Nur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sabah Nur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Renner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Renner (16) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Renner wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabah Nur trying to keep a closed guard but Renner is proving a slippery customer.
Sabah Nur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Renner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Renner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renner wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Renner passes Sabah Nur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renner takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Jeremy Renner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur and Volga Overstreet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sabah Nur wants a takedown but no success here.
Overstreet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sabah Nur uses from the top position.
Overstreet has Sabah Nur pulled in close to control his posture.
Sabah Nur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overstreet is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
Overstreet looking for a sweep. Not yet Overstreet, not yet.
Sabah Nur wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur has gone for a leg lock! Overstreet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sabah Nur's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (2) Overstreet
Sabah Nur is looking for a triangle but Overstreet pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sabah Nur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Overstreet looking to pass the guard.
Overstreet stays in close to Sabah Nur's body and controls the position.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabah Nur seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Overstreet tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overstreet defends it easily.
Overstreet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabah Nur is trying to keep Overstreet in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sabah Nur can't keep his opponent in guard - Overstreet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Overstreet prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
Overstreet slows the pace down in half guard.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Overstreet trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets full guard.
Overstreet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sabah Nur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Overstreet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sabah Nur pulls Overstreet in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Overstreet passes Sabah Nur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Overstreet is thwarting Sabah Nur's attempts to control the position.
Overstreet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sabah Nur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Overstreet is looking to advance position but Sabah Nur won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Overstreet passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (5) Overstreet
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sabah Nur can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur tries to bench press Overstreet off him but Overstreet keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Overstreet's posture but Overstreet avoids it.
Overstreet takes a little break here. Sabah Nur wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Overstreet's posture but Overstreet avoids it.
Overstreet controls the position from side control.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Overstreet control the position.
Sabah Nur manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Overstreet in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Overstreet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is trying to maintain the position but Overstreet is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabah Nur actively working from the bottom here.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Overstreet keeps him under control.
Sabah Nur gets full guard.
My spies in FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS inform me that Overstreet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sabah Nur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Overstreet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overstreet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sabah Nur working for a triangle but Overstreet defends it easily.
Sabah Nur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overstreet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sabah Nur's guard.
Overstreet is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sabah Nur looking for a guillotine here but Overstreet defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controlling from the top position.
Sabah Nur working for submissions but it's allowed Overstreet to get to half guard.
Overstreet passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (8) Overstreet
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Overstreet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur tries to buck Overstreet off but Overstreet is having none of it.
Overstreet taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Overstreet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Overstreet is staying tight to Sabah Nur's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is looking to regain half guard here but Overstreet keeps moving and retains side control.
Overstreet just content to control the position.
Sabah Nur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overstreet controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is trying to control Overstreet's posture but Overstreet avoids it.
Sabah Nur tries to improve position but can't.
Sabah Nur regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard.
Overstreet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Overstreet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Overstreet wins on points by 8 to 0.
Volga Overstreet made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's good to win again and go up in the rankings. '. |
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