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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nufir.
Kasongo swinging wildly here.
Kasongo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nufir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nufir falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Nufir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nufir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasongo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nufir. Those never looked like landing.
Kasongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nufir. #T1#
Nufir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luis Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Nufir.
Nufir looks winded!
Kasongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nufir.
Nufir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nufir throws out the jab.
Kasongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nufir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Nufir.
It seemed like Nufir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Nufir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Nufir misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nufir rushes Kasongo and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kasongo.
#T2#
Kasongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Kasongo is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Nufir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nufir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Kasongo is controlling him.#BC#
Kasongo breaks from the clinch.
Nufir doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
#TD#
Kasongo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Nufir throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nufir slips a jab and a cross from Kasongo.
Despite the aggression on Nufir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nufir fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kasongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Kasongo cracks Nufir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nufir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasongo throws an overhand right that lands on Nufir's shoulder, as Nufir tries to avoid the shot.
Max Nufir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nufir tries to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasongo lands a head shot.
Kasongo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nufir counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nufir does no damage.
Kasongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kasongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kasongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kasongo in side control, throwing shots but Nufir defends. #T4#
Kasongo is looking to take a break and control but Nufir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasongo working the ground and pound from side control.
Nufir is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kasongo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nufir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kasongo tries for a kimura but Nufir is defending well.
Nufir gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 Luis Kasongo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nufir throws a right hand that Kasongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasongo also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Nufir misses its intended target.
Kasongo throws a hook but Nufir blocks it.
Nufir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nufir.
Kasongo takes a swing at Nufir's ribcage but misses.
Luis Kasongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nufir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasongo.
Nufir tries to clinch but Kasongo is having none of it.
Nufir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nufir moves away.
Nufir is breathing heavily.
Nufir shoots for a takedown but Kasongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Kasongo lands an overhand right.
Nufir throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Kasongo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nufir's guard.
Nufir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasongo throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Nufir is keeping the position.
Kasongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Nufir keeps moving. #T2#
Nufir can't keep his opponent in guard - Kasongo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kasongo trying to mount his opponent but Nufir defends it.
Kasongo trying to control the action but Nufir is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nufir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo slips a nice elbow through Nufir's hands, connecting with Nufir's forehead.
Nufir is trying to stand up here but Kasongo is controlling him well.
Kasongo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kasongo wants to work for an arm triangle but Nufir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Nufir pushes Kasongo off looking to stand but Kasongo dives back in and keeps control.
Kasongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nufir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kasongo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kasongo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kasongo is trying to work for a kimura but Nufir is defending well.
Kasongo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nufir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kasongo is trying for a kimura here. Nufir looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kasongo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Kasongo!
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nufir has a takedown stuffed.
Orsini throws a counter combo.
Nufir looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Orsini closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Nufir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.
Nufir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch.
Orsini throws a nice looking combination but Nufir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nufir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Nufir backs off Orsini throws a huge counter combo but Nufir manages to avoid it all.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir jabs at Orsini's body.#CL2#
Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.#BC2#
Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Nufir misses. #CL2#
Orsini moves into the clinch.#T1#
Nufir tries to score a body lock takedown but Orsini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Orsini darts in and clinches Nufir up against the cage.#BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Orsini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Orsini rushes Nufir and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nufir manages to avoid it.
Orsini scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Nufir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling him.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gio Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Orsini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
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!#BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Nufir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsini.#CL2#
Orsini forces Nufir back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini misses with the combination.
#CL#
Nufir moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nufir rushes Orsini and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nufir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nufir thinking. #T3#
Orsini looks to land a combination but Nufir avoids it well.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Nufir tries to keep at a distance but Orsini has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orsini. #CL2#
Nufir gets tackled into the cage by Orsini. Orsini maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Orsini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nufir lunges at Orsini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsini's hand.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Nufir seems unphased.
Nufir tries to clinch up.
Orsini swinging wildly here.
Nufir throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nufir tries to bum rush Orsini with a series of wild strikes but Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Max Nufir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Orsini rushes Nufir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Orsini pushes Nufir up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Orsini has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nufir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nufir throws a series of punches but Orsini moves out of range.
Nufir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Nufir is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Orsini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Oh Nufir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nufir looks to land a combination but Orsini avoids it well.
Nufir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nufir seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Orsini. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Orsini closes the distance and pushes Nufir back into the cage.#BC2#
Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Orsini clinches up with Nufir and pushes him back against the cage.
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Max Nufir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Nufir.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nufir takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Nufir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsini's waist but Orsini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nufir off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nufir walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.#CL2#
Orsini closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Orsini moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Orsini throws a left that rocks Nufir and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Orsini dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nufir regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Orsini is trying to get an arm triangle but Nufir is defending well.
Orsini misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nufir stops Orsini from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nufir wants to get back to his feet but Orsini drags him back down.
Orsini just content to control the position.
Nufir is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Orsini taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Nufir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nufir at a distance.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gio Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Orsini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nufir moves in looking to clinch but Orsini pushes him off.
Orsini with a hook.
Nufir walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Orsini swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gio Orsini!
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
McPetteri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from McPetteri. No joy for Nufir on that attempt.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nufir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McPetteri throws a head kick but Nufir moves out of range.
McPetteri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
McPetteri lands a big head kick that sends Nufir tumbling to the mat! McPetteri takes a step backwards and waves Nufir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nufir is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Nufir has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Nufir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nufir can't get the takedown.
Nufir seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McPetteri breaks the clinch.
Nufir is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. McPetteri Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nufir is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jani McPetteri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abdul Rahman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Nufir throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nufir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abdul Rahman circles away.
Abdul Rahman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nufir tries to avoid it but Abdul Rahman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nufir to the ground. Nufir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Abdul Rahman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nufir wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Nufir manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdul Rahman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nufir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abdul Rahman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Abdul Rahman tightens his grip and picks Nufir up, before dumping him to the ground. Nufir manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nufir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdul Rahman.
Abdul Rahman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Rahman tries to stand but Nufir is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Abdul Rahman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abdul Rahman trying to control but Nufir is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Nufir is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Abdul Rahman is controlling him.
Nufir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nufir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abdul Rahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayder Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Nufir.
Abdul Rahman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nufir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abdul Rahman leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Abdul Rahman lands a takedown into guard.
Abdul Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nufir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Rahman prevents Nufir from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Abdul Rahman trying to control but Nufir is working from the bottom.
Abdul Rahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Rahman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdul Rahman throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdul Rahman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nufir swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdul Rahman.
Nufir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Abdul Rahman as Nufir shoots in.
Nufir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nufir looks winded!
Abdul Rahman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nufir pinned against the cage. Nufir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nufir shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nufir as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Abdul Rahman as Nufir shoots in.
Abdul Rahman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abdul Rahman shoots in and drives through. Nufir sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nufir.#CL#
Nufir tries to keep at a distance but Abdul Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Abdul Rahman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nufir is trying to keep an underhook but Abdul Rahman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Nufir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abdul Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Abdul Rahman fails with the takedown
and Nufir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abdul Rahman thinking.
Nufir tries for a takedown but Abdul Rahman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nufir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Abdul Rahman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nufir did well to prevent Abdul Rahman getting side control.
Abdul Rahman wants to free his trapped foot but Nufir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nufir is looking to escape.
Well, if Abdul Rahman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abdul Rahman prevents Nufir from standing back up.
Nufir is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Abdul Rahman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nufir is just riding it out for now. Abdul Rahman eventually gives up the hold.
Max Nufir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Rahman trying to control from half guard but Nufir is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Rahman is looking to clinch.
Abdul Rahman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nufir tries to sprawl out of it but Abdul Rahman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nufir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nufir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdul Rahman sprawls well. Abdul Rahman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nufir gets slowly back to his feet.
Nufir shoots in but Abdul Rahman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abdul Rahman attempts a counter takedown but Nufir avoids it well and moves away.
Hayder Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Nufir.#TD2#
Abdul Rahman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abdul Rahman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nufir postures up.
#SUB#
Abdul Rahman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdul Rahman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Abdul Rahman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Nufir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nufir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Abdul Rahman is looking for a triangle but Nufir pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Rahman 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.
Nufir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Rahman is striking off his back. Nufir thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nufir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nufir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nufir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nufir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdul Rahman is trying to get back to full guard.
Nufir content to control rather than advance.
Nufir prevents Abdul Rahman from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Rahman tries to kick Nufir off but Nufir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nufir lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Nufir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nufir shoots in but no luck this time. #CUT2#
It looks like Hayder Abdul Rahman has been cut.#TD#
Abdul Rahman feints and as Nufir raises his hands in defense, Abdul Rahman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdul Rahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nufir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Rahman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nufir is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir keeping moving, preventing Abdul Rahman from controlling successfully.
Abdul Rahman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Abdul Rahman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdul Rahman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nufir for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nufir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nufir.
Abdul Rahman attempts a counter takedown but Nufir avoids it well and moves away.
Abdul Rahman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdul Rahman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayder Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Nufir.
Abdul Rahman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nufir defends well and Abdul Rahman ends up having to push Nufir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nufir unleashes a big counter combination but Abdul Rahman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul Rahman dives in and grabs Nufir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nufir pushes down on Abdul Rahman's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nufir.
As Nufir looks to move away, Abdul Rahman throws a big counter combo but Nufir just gets out of the way.#T2##CL#
Abdul Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Nufir.
Abdul Rahman gets underhooks to prevent Nufir's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Abdul Rahman pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Abdul Rahman working for a triangle but Nufir defends it easily.
Nufir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abdul Rahman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nufir.
Abdul Rahman is not content to let Nufir control the position. #T3#
Abdul Rahman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nufir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nufir prevents Abdul Rahman from standing back up.
Max Nufir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abdul Rahman is looking to improve his position.
Abdul Rahman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nufir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abdul Rahman is looking to control Nufir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdul Rahman avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nufir controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Nufir 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.
Nufir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Nufir seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nufir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abdul Rahman avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayder Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nufir 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Nufir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drogba.
Nufir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drogba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nufir shoots in and drives through. Drogba sprawls well.
Drogba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nufir moves away.
Drogba looks to throw the jab but Nufir is out of range.
Drogba lands with a shot to the body.
Drogba slips under a jab from Nufir.
Nufir shoots in looking for a takedown but Drogba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nufir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drogba throws a shot from downtown. Nufir moves away and avoids it.
Drogba throws an overhand right that lands on Nufir's shoulder, as Nufir tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Drogba. No joy for Nufir on that attempt.
Nufir is breathing heavily.
Drogba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drogba throws out a powerful jab.
Drogba throws a hook but Nufir blocks it.
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!
Nufir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drogba.
Drogba misses with a few strikes there.
Didier Drogba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Drogba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nufir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drogba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nufir somewhat.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nufir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drogba.
Nufir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nufir shoots in looking for a takedown but Drogba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nufir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nufir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Drogba lands a left and a right that send Nufir crashing to the mat, dazed. Drogba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Nufir is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Nufir has been cut.#KD2#
Drogba lands a big right hand that sends Nufir crashing to the mat! Drogba stays standing though and waves Nufir back to his feet!
Oh Nufir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nufir circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Drogba. Nufir falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Drogba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Didier Drogba!
Didier Drogba gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Nufir's ribs.#TD#
Nufir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Nufir has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nufir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Nufir maintains control.
Nufir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?
Nufir controlling the pace for now.
Nufir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Nufir raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nufir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nufir dominating with strikes here.
Nufir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nufir avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T2#
Nufir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nufir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nufir lands with some strikes.
Nufir throws some wild stikes that Diaz manages to avoid easily.
Nufir controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nufir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Nufir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nufir lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Nufir controlling the position easily from mount.
Nufir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Nufir continues to stall.
Nufir with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nufir landing strikes from the mount.
Nufir 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.
Nufir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nufir controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Nufir dominated that round.
That's time! Nufir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nufir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nufir passes into half guard.
Nufir not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nufir is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Nufir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nufir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Nufir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nufir.
Nufir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Nufir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nufir trying to control the pace.
Nufir throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Nufir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Nufir is controlling well.
#T3#
Nufir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nufir winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nufir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nufir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nufir is taking a breather. Diaz 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More hug and hope from Nufir.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from Nufir there.
Nufir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Nufir dominated that second round.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nufir or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz works Nufir's body with a nice hook.
Nufir shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Nufir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nufir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nufir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook but Nufir blocks it.
Nufir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nufir somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nufir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nufir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Diaz catches Nufir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nufir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Nufir persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nufir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Nufir's ribs.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nufir on the side of the head.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Nufir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nufir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nufir scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nufir takes one on the button.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Nufir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nufir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nufir off to one side.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nufir in his tracks.
Nufir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nufir on the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neal Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Nufir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nufir throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Nufir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Nufir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nufir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nufir misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Nufir controls the position from side control.
Max Nufir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Further stalling from Nufir.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nufir misses with the ground and pound.
Nufir takes a little break here. Diaz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nufir gets the takedown into side control.
Nufir in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nufir 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Nufir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Nufir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majava.#CL#
Nufir moves into the clinch.
Majava is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nufir letting Majava take a breather here.
Nufir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nufir lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nufir.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Majava has him pressed against the cage.
Nufir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nufir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majava is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nufir is keeping busy.
A short left from Nufir. #BC2#
Majava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nufir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nufir checks a low kick from Majava.
Nufir tries to clinch but Majava moves out of range.
Max Nufir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nufir tries to clinch up.
Nufir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Majava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Majava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nufir blocks a jab.
Nufir moves out of range as Majava strikes.
Nufir tries to clinch but Majava is having none of it.
Nufir ducks under a wild hook from Majava.
Nufir throws a sloppy head kick and Majava moves out of range easily.
Nufir tries to close the distance and clinch but Majava swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nufir rushes Majava and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nufir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nufir working hard to break the clinch.
Nufir is trying to break free.
Nufir is breathing heavily.
Nufir is trying to break the clinch but Majava has him pressed against the cage.
Nufir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Majava avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Nufir breaks from the clinch.
Nufir just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Majava fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nufir to the ground. Majava is now in Nufir's guard.#ES#
Nufir kicks Majava off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majava misses with a straight left.
Majava misses with a looping left.
Nufir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nufir throws a series of punches but Majava avoids them all with ease.
Majava drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nufir defends it well.
Majava throws a leg kick but Nufir sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
A slow jab from Majava misses its intended target.
Majava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Nufir clinches.
Majava is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nufir lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Majava breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nufir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majava.
Nufir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nufir wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
Nufir moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Majava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nufir misses with a double jab.
Majava throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nufir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Majava misses.
Nufir moves to clinch but Majava breaks away #TD2#
and Majava counters with a shoot takedown. Nufir fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majava throws an elbow that misses. Nufir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majava's guard. Nice move by Nufir!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majava holds on and takes a little breather.
Majava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Max Nufir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nufir tries to clinch there but Majava circles away.
Majava throws a head kick that misses.
Nufir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nufir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majava.
Nufir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Majava backs up against the cage.
Majava throws the left hand but Nufir avoids the punch easily.
Nufir is looking for a counter combo.
Max Nufir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majava throws a lazy right hand but Nufir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nufir stuns Majava with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Majava. No joy for Nufir on that attempt.
Majava misses with a right hand
and Nufir counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nufir is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Majava fails to land with a series of punches.
Nufir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Majava swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nufir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nufir checks a leg kick.
Nufir appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##TD2#
Majava bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Majava trying to control the position but Nufir is working away.
Majava scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nufir is letting Majava control him for a moment.
Majava in side control, throwing shots but Nufir defends.
Majava just content to control the position.
Majava working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Majava happy to just control the position for now.
Majava trying to control the position but Nufir is working away.
Majava controls the position.
Majava trying to control the position but Nufir is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Majava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nufir.
Good work by Nufir as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nufir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Nufir. Those never looked like landing.
Majava misses with an uppercut.
Majava keeps the fight on the outside.
Majava changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nufir tries to close the distance and clinch but Majava swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Majava closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nufir quickly recovers to half guard.
Majava seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nufir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majava looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Majava is still trying to improve position.
Majava drops an elbow to the side of Nufir's head.
Nice strikes from Majava there.
Majava is trying to control. Nufir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Majava slows the pace down in half guard.
Majava is looking to take a break and control but Nufir 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.
Vihtori Majava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nufir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nufir is looking for a counter combo.
Nufir wants to clinch up but Majava keeps it at a distance.
Nufir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nufir moves away from the strike by Majava.
Sloppy strikes from Majava. Those never looked like landing.
Majava misses with a left hand
and Nufir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Majava misses the target.
Nufir slips a jab from Majava.#TD2#
Majava closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majava lands in his opponent's guard.
Majava engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majava trying to control the position from guard on top but Nufir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Majava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Majava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nufir keeping moving, preventing Majava from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Majava controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Majava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nufir.
Majava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nufir tries to clinch there but Majava circles away.
Majava throws a series of punches but Nufir moves out of range.
Majava misses the jab.#TD2#
Majava shoots in and bounces Nufir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Majava drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Majava jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Majava wants to pass the guard but Nufir is keeping the position.#T3#
Majava stays in close to Nufir's body and controls the position.
Majava postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nufir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Majava throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Majava throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majava jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Majava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nufir.
A big right from Majava misses.
Majava misses with an uppercut. Nufir saw that one coming.
Majava takes a swing at Nufir's ribcage but misses.
Majava misses the jab.
Nufir tries to clinch there but Majava circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Majava. Those never looked like landing.
Majava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nufir moves away.
Majava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nufir feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nufir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nufir ducks under a wild hook from Majava.
Nufir just misses with a punch to the body.
Majava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nufir throws a big counter combination but Majava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vihtori Majava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Majava 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vihtori Majava!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nufir throws a hook to the side of Thompson 's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nufir rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nufir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thompson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nufir to the mat. Nufir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Nufir manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Nufir shows good takedown defense.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephen Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nufir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nufir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nufir is looking for the big counter here.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nufir sprawls well. Nufir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Thompson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nufir stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Nufir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nufir tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Nufir's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Thompson gets caught napping as Nufir dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Nufir looks winded!
Nufir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nufir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nufir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nufir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nufir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nufir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nufir preventing the sweep.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Nufir stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##CL2#
Nufir moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson keeps control of Nufir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Nufir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson tries to break free but Nufir pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Nufir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nufir is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Nufir gets a clinch.
Thompson tries to circle away but Nufir has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nufir.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Nufir has him pressed against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Nufir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nufir pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has Nufir pressed against the cage, preventing Nufir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Thompson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nufir takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nufir with a poor takedown #CL#
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nufir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nufir gets underhooks to prevent Thompson 's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Nufir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson shoots in but Nufir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Nufir dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Nufir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson .#CL2#
Nufir drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Nufir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nufir is trying to break free.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nufir wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Nufir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nufir is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Nufir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nufir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nufir is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Nufir stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson . Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Thompson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Nufir scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Thompson has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nufir throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Thompson .#CL2#
Nufir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nufir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nufir can't break the clinch.
Thompson is working for takedown but Nufir is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nufir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Nufir has him pressed against the cage.#T2##TD#
Thompson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nufir regains guard.
#ES2#
Nufir is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Nufir.
Thompson sets himself, and Nufir steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
Nufir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Nufir catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Max Nufir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Nufir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Nufir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Nufir clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nufir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nufir clinches.
Nufir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Nufir breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nufir's half guard.#SUB#
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nufir tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Max Nufir has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Nufir defends it. #SUB#
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nufir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson trying to control the action but Nufir is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Nufir is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Nufir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Thompson 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson shoots in but Nufir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nufir misses.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nufir lands a jab-cross combination.
Nufir tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
Nufir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nufir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nufir gets a clinch.
Nufir tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Nufir does no damage.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Nufir circles away easily
and Nufir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Thompson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nufir throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nufir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nufir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Nufir does no damage.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nufir but Nufir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson takes one on the button.#T2#
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nufir's head.
Nufir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Nufir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nufir continues to drive forward.
Nufir throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nufir sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nufir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Nufir throws Thompson to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Nufir rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nufir prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nufir.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nufir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nufir. #T3#
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nufir scores with a nice strike.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stephen Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Nufir drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Max Nufir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Nufir breaks the clinch.
Nufir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Nufir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nufir continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Nufir closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Nufir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson works on Nufir's body with a couple of short punches.#T4##BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Nufir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Nufir closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Nufir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nufir rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson . No joy for Nufir on that attempt.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nufir counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson .
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Nufir shows good takedown defense.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nufir is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Nufir circles away and we're back to standing.
Nufir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Nufir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nufir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Nufir!
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