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Event:
VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Czarzsa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.#TD2#
Czarzsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Czarzsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarzsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Czarzsa wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Czarzsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czarzsa has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Czarzsa on the ground.#T2#
Czarzsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Czarzsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Czarzsa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarzsa.
Czarzsa trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away. #T3#
Czarzsa is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Czarzsa control the position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Czarzsa to pass to mount.
Czarzsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Czarzsa not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Czarzsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Czarzsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Czarzsa clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by Czarzsa as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Czarzsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Czarzsa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Czarzsa but Czarzsa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Czarzsa with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Czarzsa connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvar Czarzsa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Czarzsa. Beautiful body shot.
Czarzsa scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Czarzsa misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but Czarzsa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Czarzsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Czarzsa tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Czarzsa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Czarzsa scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarzsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Czarzsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Czarzsa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Czarzsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Czarzsa looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Double XX inform us that Czarzsa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Czarzsa to sweep him here.
Czarzsa looking to control.
#SUB2#
Czarzsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Czarzsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Czarzsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarzsa won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Czarzsa wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Czarzsa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Czarzsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Czarzsa trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Czarzsa scores with a nice head shot.
Czarzsa lands the left hand.
Czarzsa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Czarzsa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Czarzsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Czarzsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SUB2#
Czarzsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Czarzsa wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvar Czarzsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Czarzsa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Czarzsa takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Czarzsa. Beautiful body shot.
Czarzsa looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
Czarzsa connects with a looping right hand.
Czarzsa lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Czarzsa misses the target.
Czarzsa tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Czarzsa misses.
Czarzsa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Czarzsa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Czarzsa works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Czarzsa, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Czarzsa against the cage but Czarzsa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czarzsa slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Czarzsa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Czarzsa lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Czarzsa had a free shot at his head there.
Czarzsa lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Czarzsa to score with a decent uppercut.
Czarzsa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Czarzsa lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Czarzsa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Czarzsa.
As Czarzsa looks to move away, Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Czarzsa just gets out of the way.
Czarzsa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Czarzsa lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Czarzsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Czarzsa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Czarzsa tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Czarzsa throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Czarzsa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Alvar Czarzsa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvar Czarzsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czarzsa connects with a body shot.
Czarzsa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Czarzsa. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czarzsa punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Czarzsa. Beautiful body shot.
Czarzsa tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Czarzsa.
#T4#
Czarzsa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Czarzsa takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Czarzsa. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czarzsa stuffs the takedown.
Czarzsa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Czarzsa shoots in and drives through. Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
As Czarzsa tries to get set, Nurmagomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Czarzsa manages to avoid the attempt.
Czarzsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurmagomedov sprawls well. Nurmagomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Czarzsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Czarzsa catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Czarzsa.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvar Czarzsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nurmagomedov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Czarzsa lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvar Czarzsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Czarzsa 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvar Czarzsa!
An out of breath Alvar Czarzsa 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:
VFA 10
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dyon misses with a takedown attempt - Nurmagomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dyon doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Dyon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dyon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nurmagomedov rolls with it to try and escape but Dyon cranks on the arm and Nurmagomedov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juu Dyon!
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 6
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Heir struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Heir but he's now mounted!
Nurmagomedov prevents Heir from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nurmagomedov landing punches.
Heir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heir 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.
Heir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heir is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Heir to control.
Heir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Heir regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov prevents Heir from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Heir's attempts to control the position.
Heir is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Heir 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.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Heir looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Heir's attempts to control the position.
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##SUB#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Heir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heir trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heir taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Heir 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.
Heir tries to kick Nurmagomedov off in order to stand up. Nurmagomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Heir wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heir striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Heir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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#
Heir throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Heir leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Heir.
Heir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Heir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Heir tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heir's waist but Heir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Heir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heir lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Heir is looking to get back to his feet here but Nurmagomedov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Heir's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nurmagomedov controlling the positon.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position as Heir tries to break free.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov punches Heir on the ear.
Heir trying to control the hands but Nurmagomedov breaks the grip.
Heir wants to escape the position.
Heir is trying to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov not allowing Heir to control his hands.
Heir is trying to break free.
#T3#
Heir trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Heir tries to break free.
Nurmagomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Heir's body.
The referee is taking a good look at Heir as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nurmagomedov!
Heir is covering up but some of the strikes from Nurmagomedov are getting through and doing damage.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heir can do to turn this around?#T4#
Heir is trying to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Heir has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stick to Heir's back but Heir is turning into Nurmagomedov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nurmagomedov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Heir.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Nurmagomedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Heir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Heir from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jasdeep Heir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heir tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Heir stuffs the takedown.
Heir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heir.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasdeep Heir.
Heir misses with the combination.
Heir tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heir has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Heir looking to stall.
Heir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Nurmagomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nurmagomedov cracks Heir with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heir is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Heir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Heir wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Heir is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Heir struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Heir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Heir tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Heir is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it. #T3#
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Heir can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Heir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heir 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. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heir is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heir tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heir.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 3
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dyon!
Dyon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Nurmagomedov working Dyon over with strikes.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov prevents Dyon from improving his position.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Dyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyon is holding on for now.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Dyon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Dyon struggling to land strikes to the head as Nurmagomedov covers up. #SUB#
Dyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Dyon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dyon is punishing Nurmagomedov with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Dyon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Dyon working for the choke. #SUB#
Dyon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dyon gets his way!
Dyon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dyon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dyon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dyon apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dyon tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov wants to counter the offense by Dyon and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dyon has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
#TD#
Dyon has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Dyon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dyon stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Dyon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juu Dyon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dyon is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dyon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nurmagomedov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dyon pulls down on the head and he's put Nurmagomedov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juu Dyon!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randolph is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Randolph circles away and we're back to standing.
Randolph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Randolph's guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Randolph to sweep him here.
Randolph working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Randolph 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Randolph is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randolph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Randolph doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Randolph is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Randolph's guard.#ES#
Randolph pushes Nurmagomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randolph is defended easily by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Randolph shows good takedown defense.
Leif Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Randolph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randolph swivels and escapes.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randolph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Randolph throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Randolph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randolph is looking to counter punch.
Randolph dives in and grabs Nurmagomedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes down on Randolph's head and hops out.
Randolph is looking to clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Randolph circles away easily
and Randolph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Randolph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Randolph there. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Randolph.
Randolph wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Randolph.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randolph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Randolph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Randolph counters by clinching up. #BC#
Randolph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Randolph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randolph pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Randolph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randolph wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Randolph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randolph tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Randolph tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Randolph works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randolph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Randolph working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leif Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randolph tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T3#
Randolph trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randolph manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Randolph controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Randolph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Randolph is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
Randolph with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Randolph with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randolph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Randolph is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randolph is one step ahead there.
Randolph trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Randolph in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leif Randolph will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Randolph is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randolph tries to clinch up.
Randolph stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randolph defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nurmagomedov working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph is trying to get back to half guard.
Randolph wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Randolph manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Randolph is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Randolph wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Randolph not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randolph wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Randolph is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Randolph scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Randolph's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Randolph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
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. Randolph connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Randolph is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randolph in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randolph is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Randolph circles away and we're back to standing.
Leif Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Randolph counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Randolph gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Leif Randolph is winning the standup battle so far.
Randolph tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Randolph sprawls well.
Randolph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Randolph counters with a three punch combo that has Nurmagomedov backing up. Nurmagomedov nods at Randolph to acknowledge the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Randolph with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Randolph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randolph has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Randolph!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Meyers actively working from the bottom here.
Meyers taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Meyers taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Meyers is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meyers.#T1#
Nurmagomedov works over Meyers with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Meyers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyers manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Meyers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meyers keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass. #SUB#
Meyers working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Meyers is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Meyers is trying to escape the position but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Meyers is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Meyers trying his best to control but Nurmagomedov has mounted him.#T4#
Meyers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Meyers's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Meyers is rocked!
Nurmagomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Meyers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov prevents Meyers from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Meyers seems to have got his legs back now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Meyers to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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##TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Meyers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Meyers trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Meyers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meyers is trying to get back to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyers is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meyers avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Meyers looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nurmagomedov passes into side control!
Meyers is trying to escape the position but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Meyers 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
Meyers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meyers tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
A big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! That's hurt Meyers! Will he recover? Nurmagomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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