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Event:
DARE 32
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gharibi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Gharibi looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gharibi is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Gharibi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gharibi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gharibi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gharibi tries to get out of the position.
Gharibi trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Gharibi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gharibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Gharibi trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gharibi trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov prevents Gharibi from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gharibi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gharibi won't allow Nurmagomedov to pass to mount.
Gharibi is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gharibi avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Gharibi's temple.
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
Gharibi wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Gharibi's head.
Gharibi is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Gharibi is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gharibi avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gharibi is positioning himself well to prevent Nurmagomedov advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Gharibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gharibi is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Gharibi trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov passes to side control.
Gharibi is trying to escape the position but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Gharibi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gharibi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gharibi tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov cracks Gharibi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gharibi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Gharibi wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gharibi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Sajjad Gharibi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gharibi falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gharibi working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Gharibi is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov distracts Gharibi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gharibi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is working Gharibi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gharibi trying to control the position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gharibi is keeping the position for now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gharibi trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gharibi controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself. #T3#
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Gharibi trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Gharibi's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gharibi throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Gharibi finds it's target.
Gharibi misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Gharibi's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gharibi.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Gharibi.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.
Gharibi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Sajjad Gharibi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gharibi misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Gharibi misses with a straight right.
Gharibi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Gharibi.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gharibi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gharibi misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gharibi won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gharibi some visible discomfort.
Gharibi can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Gharibi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gharibi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Gharibi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gharibi is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
Nurmagomedov cracks Gharibi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Gharibi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov advances to full mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Gharibi to control.
Sajjad Gharibi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gharibi is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Gharibi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov working Gharibi over with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Gharibi tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot to the head and Gharibi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 21
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Gharibi misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Gharibi avoids it easily.
Gharibi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gharibi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gharibi does no damage.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gharibi takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gharibi misses with a wild combination.
Gharibi misses with a wild body shot.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gharibi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.#T1#
Gharibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Gharibi avoids it easily.
Gharibi misses the shot to the body.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Gharibi's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gharibi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gharibi connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Gharibi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gharibi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gharibi.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Gharibi misses.
Gharibi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Gharibi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gharibi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.#T2#
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gharibi.
Sajjad Gharibi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gharibi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gharibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gharibi.
Sloppy strikes from Gharibi. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gharibi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Gharibi strikes.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gharibi throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gharibi falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gharibi is breathing heavily.
Gharibi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Gharibi's head.
Gharibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gharibi!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gharibi hang on?
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Gharibi is in trouble!
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Gharibi is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Gharibi is rocked!
Nurmagomedov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gharibi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nurmagomedov around the waist but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nurmagomedov is the winner by TKO! Nurmagomedov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Mata throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mata misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Mata pushes Nurmagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mata swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Mata throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mata's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Nurmagomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mata from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov moves nicely into side control.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mata's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes. #T2#
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mata's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Mata is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov working Mata over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Mata's head.
Nurmagomedov 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 Nurmagomedov.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mata misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mata's guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Mata keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov distracts Mata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is working Mata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov stops Mata from standing up. #T1#
Nurmagomedov distracts Mata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mata seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Mata with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mata's head.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Mata has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mata's guard.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Mata wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurmagomedov passes into side control, despite Mata's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Mata takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mata some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#
Mata is rocked!
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Mata seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Mata here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mata down.
Oh Mata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mata looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nurmagomedov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Borodin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Borodin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borodin.
Borodin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borodin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Borodin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov stops Borodin from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Borodin is working away.
Nurmagomedov prevents Borodin from standing back up.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Borodin is blocking nicely. #T1#
Borodin is trying to stand.
Borodin is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borodin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Borodin is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov stops Borodin from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Borodin.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Borodin misses its intended target. #T2#
Borodin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Borodin pushes Nurmagomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borodin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Borodin.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borodin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Borodin misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borodin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Borodin misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Borodin.
#T3#
Borodin throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Borodin.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borodin catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Borodin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borodin jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Borodin misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Borodin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Borodin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Borodin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borodin lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand. #CUT#
The cut above Khabib Nurmagomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Borodin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Borodin.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Borodin avoids it easily.
Borodin throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borodin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borodin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Borodin avoids it easily.
Borodin throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borodin's guard.
Borodin has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Borodin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Borodin lands a lovely overhand right.
Borodin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Borodin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Borodin tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov stops Borodin from getting back to his feet.
Borodin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borodin keeps working.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Borodin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Borodin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Borodin is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Borodin is controlling Nurmagomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Borodin's temple.
Nurmagomedov prevents Borodin from standing back up.
Borodin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Borodin's attempts to control the position.#ES#
Borodin pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Borodin throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.#T2#
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Borodin.
Borodin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borodin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Borodin avoids it easily.
Borodin scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fighters circling - Borodin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Borodin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Borodin.#T3#
Borodin looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Borodin catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksey Borodin!
An out of breath Aleksey Borodin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'This is number one bullshit'.
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Event:
C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Xerxes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xerxes sprawls and moves away.
Xerxes throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Xerxes avoids it well and moves away.
Xerxes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xerxes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Xerxes is quick to defend against it.
Xerxes lands with a shot to the body.
Xerxes stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Xerxes misses.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rostam Xerxes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Xerxes strikes.
Xerxes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Xerxes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Xerxes drops Nurmagomedov with a beautiful combination! Nurmagomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Xerxes is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xerxes looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xerxes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xerxes sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Xerxes lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nurmagomedov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Xerxes and Nurmagomedov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Xerxes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rostam Xerxes!
Post fight, Rostam Xerxes stared into the camera and said 'i just made you my bitch, i made you my woman now go to the kitchen and make me a sandwich while i smack your wifes big fat ass.'.
Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'This is number one bullshit'.
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Event:
C14: Obamacare vs Westlund
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bay digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
No joy there for Bay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Bay misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bay lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Bay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bay duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Bay does no damage.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Bay.
#T1#
Bay tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bay lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bay misses with the combination.
Bay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Bay does no damage.
Bay lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Bay misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Bay avoids it well and moves away.
Bay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bay misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bay fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is getting worse.
Bay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bay feints with a jab and clips Nurmagomedov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nurmagomedov is sent crashing into the canvas and Bay leaps in for the kill! Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but Bay is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nurmagomedov is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hello Bay!
Hello Bay is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Hello Bay misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Khabib Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'This is number one bullshit'.
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Event:
Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Xerxes misses.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xerxes loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xerxes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Xerxes strikes.
Nurmagomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xerxes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xerxes swinging wildly here.
Xerxes tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xerxes lands with a nice body punch.
Rostam Xerxes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xerxes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is getting worse.
Xerxes throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Xerxes didn't expect that.
Xerxes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xerxes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Xerxes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xerxes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xerxes is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Xerxes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xerxes is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Xerxes keeps moving.
Xerxes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xerxes wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Xerxes's control of his arms but Xerxes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xerxes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xerxes keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xerxes pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xerxes's head.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xerxes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Xerxes keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xerxes has his hands on Nurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xerxes keeps working.
Xerxes is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Xerxes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Xerxes wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Xerxes is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Xerxes is working away.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Xerxes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Xerxes some visible discomfort.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Xerxes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Xerxes is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xerxes misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Xerxes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rostam Xerxes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xerxes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xerxes swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Xerxes does no damage.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Xerxes avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Xerxes catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Xerxes loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Xerxes.
Sloppy strikes from Xerxes. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Xerxes misses.
Xerxes misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Xerxes is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Xerxes.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Xerxes.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Xerxes misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Rostam Xerxes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xerxes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xerxes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xerxes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Xerxes fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Xerxes keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Xerxes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xerxes is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xerxes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Xerxes is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#
It looks like Rostam Xerxes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov landing punches. #CUT#
That has opened up Rostam Xerxes's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
The cut above Rostam Xerxes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!#CUT#
Rostam Xerxes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rostam Xerxes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
Combate 4: Lutadores
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sapp sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Sapp finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Sapp misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Sapp fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapp wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sapp is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov works over Sapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov cracks Sapp with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Sapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Sapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sapp, not yet.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sapp wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Sapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Nurmagomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sapp.
Sapp misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Sapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Sapp is quick to defend against it.
Sapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Sapp's coach down at Johnson MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sapp's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sapp misses with a hook
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sapp's guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov'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.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sapp for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Sapp's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control!
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.
Sapp can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount. #T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sapp takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
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.
Nurmagomedov cracks Sapp with a big elbow.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Sapp tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Sapp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Sapp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A punch combination from Sapp misses.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sapp swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sapp won't be happy with that.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Sapp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Bob Sapp's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sapp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sapp!
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Sapp is in trouble! #CUT#
The cut above Bob Sapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Sapp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nurmagomedov'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.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Kahn's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Kahn to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Further stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Kahn controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Kahn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Kahn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahn is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kahn avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here. #T3#
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Kahn trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Kahn.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Kahn.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Modeous Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn checks a low kick from Nurmagomedov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kahn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modeous Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kahn tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kahn!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahn hang on?
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Kahn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Kahn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Kahn is in trouble!
Kahn tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kahn's face.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Kahn tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Kahn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Kahn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nurmagomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Kahn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Kahn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahn!
Nurmagomedov breaks from Kahn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Kahn is rocked!
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kahn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Kahn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Kahn tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Kahn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kahn!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nurmagomedov.
Kahn is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Kahn buck him off.
Kahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes. Kahn can't take much more of this.
Kahn takes a big shot to the side of the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nurmagomedov controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Kahn misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Kahn is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Kahn misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kahn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Kahn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Kahn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kahn seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nurmagomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Nurmagomedov continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Nurmagomedov working away.
Kahn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kahn struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Kahn tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T4#
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kahn to see if he's OK.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Kahn's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Kahn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Modeous Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Kahn tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Gladiator Fight Nights 4
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansson.
Hansson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hansson's guard.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
Hansson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hansson trying to control the position.
Hansson has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hansson has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansson, not yet.
Hansson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov distracts Hansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hansson's guard.
Hansson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hansson for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov 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.#T3#
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hansson wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Hansson is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hansson swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Hansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Hansson is working from the bottom.
Hansson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansson can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Hansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Hansson won't let him.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Hansson to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansson is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hansson is looking to escape.
Hansson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hansson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Hansson wants to get back to his feet.
Hansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hansson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Hansson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov working over Hansson with some ground and pound. Hansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow - Hansson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Friday Night Fights
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jatt or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jatt!
Jatt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jatt wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jatt is trying to escape the position but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jatt!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jatt for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Jatt is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Jatt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Jatt's head.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov is looking to advance position but Jatt won't allow it.
Jatt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Jatt 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.
Nurmagomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jatt is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Jatt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Jatt out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Nurmagomedov goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Castro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Castro tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov passes Castro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castro tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Castro wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castro tries to kick Nurmagomedov off in order to stand up. Nurmagomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Castro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Castro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rashad Castro has been cut.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!#CUT2#
Rashad Castro's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov cracks Castro with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nurmagomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Castro is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Schultz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Octavio Schultz has been cut.
Schultz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schultz won't allow Nurmagomedov to pass to mount.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schultz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov prevents Schultz from improving his position.#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.
Schultz has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Schultz is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow - Schultz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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