Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 69: Grunge Is Not Dead!
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Huge shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurudinov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurudinov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurudinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Huge closes the distance and pushes Nurudinov back into the cage.
Nurudinov takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov looking for a takedown.
Huge prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Huge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurudinov as he jumps to the side. #T1##TD#
Nurudinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huge is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nurudinov scoring with punches from side control.
Nurudinov working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nurudinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huge, who protects the arm well.
Nurudinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Huge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov stops Huge from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge manages to get to full guard.
Nurudinov won't allow Huge to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Huge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Nurudinov wants to pass the guard but Huge is keeping the position.
Huge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Huge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurudinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huge wants to stand up but Nurudinov is controlling him.
Nurudinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurudinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Huge looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huge is trying to keep Nurudinov in close. #T3#
Huge has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurudinov stands up over Huge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Huge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurudinov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nurudinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Huge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurudinov's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Huge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huge lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Huge is looking for a kimura here.
Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard but Huge has mounted him!#SUB2#
Huge working for a submission but Nurudinov is keeping him at bay.
Nurudinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Huge unloading with bombs!
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!
Nurudinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Huge has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Huge's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Huge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Huge has Nurudinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Huge is pressed up against the cage. Nurudinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huge down to the mat. Huge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huge misses with a looping left.#CL#
Nurudinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huge tries to break the clinch but Nurudinov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Huge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Huge with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nurudinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huge is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Nurudinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diyorbek Nurudinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huge is looking to improve his position.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov slips a nice elbow through Huge's hands, connecting with Huge's forehead.
Nurudinov working Huge over with strikes.
Huge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurudinov distracts Huge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Huge has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurudinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huge is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Nurudinov won't allow Huge to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Huge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov stops Huge from standing up. #T2#
Nurudinov cracks Huge with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Huge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Huge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurudinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurudinov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Huge is rocked!
Nurudinov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Huge covers up, he's hurt! Nurudinov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nurudinov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nurudinov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
Tony Huge spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey maaann'.

Event: Grunge 56: Dark Days
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Nurudinov throws a body punch but Neuer moves out of range.
Neuer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Nurudinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neuer on his heels. He'll look to pass Neuer's guard now, I'm sure.
Nurudinov stops Neuer from standing up.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neuer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Neuer.#SUB2#
Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neuer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurudinov postures up in Neuer's guard and throws a big left but Neuer blocks it.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neuer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurudinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neuer looking for a sweep. Not yet Neuer, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov postures up in Neuer's guard and throws a big left but Neuer blocks it.
Nurudinov works over Neuer with some ground and pound from guard.
Neuer wants to sweep here but Nurudinov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Neuer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neuer is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Neuer stands and throws Nurudinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neuer trying to control the action but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Nurudinov trying to remain calm as Neuer controls from the top position.
Neuer wants to control but Nurudinov is keeping him busy.
Nurudinov prevents Neuer from improving position.
Neuer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nurudinov!
Neuer controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neuer is working for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov frees his head quite easily.
Nurudinov is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Neuer's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer working the ground and pound effectively.
Nurudinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nurudinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neuer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Neuer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Neuer thowing shots but they're missing.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Neuer.#T4#
Neuer throws some wild stikes that Nurudinov manages to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neuer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Neuer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurudinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Neuer 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.
Neuer working Nurudinov over with strikes here.
Neuer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neuer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurudinov is looking to escape.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurudinov is in a horrible position here. Neuer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Neuer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neuer throws a hook to the side of Nurudinov's head but Nurudinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neuer throws a jab when Nurudinov was well out of range.
Neuer throws a hook to the side of Nurudinov's head but Nurudinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurudinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neuer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurudinov throws a big shot that misses.
Neuer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurudinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Neuer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Neuer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurudinov can do to turn this around?
Neuer lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neuer as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Neuer bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nurudinov! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Nurudinov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neuer stays in close to Nurudinov's body and controls the position.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Neuer finish him?
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nurudinov seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neuer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neuer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neuer not doing much here.
Neuer'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.
Nurudinov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Neuer manages to mount him! #T2#
Nurudinov is looking to get to half guard.
Nurudinov is still trying to improve position.
Manuel Neuer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neuer with the ground and pound from mount.
Neuer controlling his opponent.
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Neuer's attempts to control the action.
Nurudinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Neuer cracks Nurudinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Neuer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nurudinov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nurudinov working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Neuer's attempts to control the action.
Nurudinov is in a horrible position here. Neuer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Neuer controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurudinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neuer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Neuer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neuer landing punches.
Neuer trying to control but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Neuer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Neuer! Nurudinov is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manuel Neuer!
Manuel Neuer very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurudinov throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Nurudinov shoots in for a double leg but Dio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Dio takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov is working for takedown but Dio is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Nurudinov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dio wants to improve his position but Nurudinov is controlling well.
Dio is pressing down on Nurudinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dio, not yet.
Nurudinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov is working Dio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurudinov stops Dio from standing up.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dio's head.
Dio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurudinov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurudinov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Dio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Dio wants to stand but Nurudinov is controlling the position.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dio's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurudinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio working a defensive guard here.
Nurudinov is in close to Dio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dio has his hands on Nurudinov's head, controlling the position.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dio pulls Nurudinov in to control the position. #T3#
Dio is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Nurudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurudinov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dio covers up, he's hurt! Nurudinov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nurudinov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nurudinov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 35: Sub Pop
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Hirsch. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hirsch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nurudinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Hirsch trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hirsch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov landing with the ground and pound.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hirsch looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurudinov has picked Hirsch up and slammed him! Hirsch can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurudinov manages to pass to side control!
Hirsch regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov 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. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurudinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurudinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hirsch has his feet on Nurudinov's thighs here. He's pushed Nurudinov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nurudinov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Hirsch!
Our winner, Harry Hirsch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 29: Vitalogy
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Nurudinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nurudinov wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Nurudinov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ronaldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ronaldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries for a takedown but Nurudinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Ronaldo has managed to clinch. #BC#
Nurudinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo fails with the takedown
letting Nurudinov counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nurudinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ronaldo looking to stall. #T1##TD#
Nurudinov has hold of one of Ronaldo's legs. Ronaldo is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurudinov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurudinov distracts Ronaldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Nurudinov is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurudinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurudinov is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Nurudinov gets to his feet and stands over Ronaldo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ronaldo felt that one! Nurudinov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ronaldo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 25: Sex & Candy
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Krejza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurudinov but Nurudinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurudinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krejza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krejza gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Nurudinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurudinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurudinov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurudinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Krejza wants to stand but Nurudinov is controlling the position.
Nurudinov postures up in Krejza's guard and throws a big left but Krejza blocks it.
Nurudinov stops Krejza from standing up.
Nurudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurudinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurudinov postures up. #T1#
Nurudinov is working Krejza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurudinov postures up and lands a big shot to Krejza's brow. #ROC#Krejza is rocked!
Nurudinov loads up on a big left hand. Krejza felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurudinov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Krejza can't hide his disappointment, as Nurudinov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 21: Melvins
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.#CL2#
Nurudinov moves into range and clinches up with Jesus.#BC#
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nurudinov instigates a clinch.
Nurudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jesus fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus misses with a looping left.
Nurudinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurudinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jesus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jesus drives through and clinches with Nurudinov against the cage. #BC#
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurudinov.#T1#
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot. #CL#
Jesus rushes Nurudinov and presses him up against the cage.
Nurudinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Nurudinov blocking some punches.
Nurudinov has Jesus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jesus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurudinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jesus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ginger Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurudinov.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurudinov.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
Jesus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurudinov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurudinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurudinov can't get the takedown. #T2#
Nurudinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus. #TD2#
Nurudinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jesus regains guard.
Jesus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Navy Street MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Jesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurudinov on the ground.
Jesus is looking to stand up but Nurudinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Jesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesus tries to get out of the position.
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Jesus has his feet on Nurudinov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ginger Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.
Nurudinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Nurudinov moves out of range.
Jesus misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nurudinov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Jesus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurudinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurudinov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Nurudinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Nurudinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurudinov looks up at the clock and then as Jesus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurudinov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Nurudinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurudinov cracks Jesus with a big elbow.
Jesus is pushing Nurudinov's head away, looking to escape. Nurudinov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurudinov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jesus is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nurudinov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw misses the shot to the body.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but Outlaw is having none of it.
Nurudinov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Outlaw misses with a straight left.
Nurudinov feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Outlaw closes the distance and pushes Nurudinov back into the cage.
Outlaw scores with a shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Nurudinov has a couple of punches blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw digs a right hand into Nurudinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurudinov's gas tank.
Nurudinov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nurudinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Outlaw lands a shot to the body.
Nurudinov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outlaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Outlaw.
Outlaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Nurudinov is rocked!
Outlaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurudinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Outlaw finish him?
Outlaw loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Nurudinov senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge X: Nevermind
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Sixx moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Nurudinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sixx regains guard.
Nurudinov stands up over Sixx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Sixx 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.
Sixx keeping full guard, as Nurudinov tries to pass.
Nurudinov throwing strikes but missing.
Sixx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixx, not yet.
Nurudinov prevents Sixx from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Sixx pushes Nurudinov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Sixx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurudinov has Sixx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sixx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurudinov is trying to drag Sixx to the mat but Sixx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sixx is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nurudinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurudinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurudinov looking for a takedown.
Nurudinov prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Sixx breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sixx rushes Nurudinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sixx looking for a takedown.
Sixx lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Nurudinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nurudinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurudinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov throws a strike but Sixx rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sixx stops Nurudinov from standing up. #SUB#
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.
Sixx controlling from the top position.
Sixx looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixx trying to control but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Sixx keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.#SUB#
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixx is aware though and is defending well.
Nurudinov keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass. #SUB#
Nurudinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sixx defends it easily.
Sixx working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sixx works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sixx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurudinov defends it well.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Nurudinov is defending well. #T3#
Nurudinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nurudinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sixx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sixx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sixx avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nurudinov.
Sixx in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Sixx is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Sixx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sixx creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurudinov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx advances to full mount.
Sixx unloading with bombs!
Sixx fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nurudinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sixx punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Sixx's attempts to control the action.
Nurudinov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Nurudinov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nurudinov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sixx fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Sixx moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sixx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nurudinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sixx throws a right and a left that Nurudinov avoids nicely.
Vinnie Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixx takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sixx clinches up with Nurudinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sixx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurudinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurudinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sixx.#TD2#
Sixx gets control of Nurudinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sixx will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Sixx has his feet on Nurudinov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sixx tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sixx is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Sixx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurudinov connects with a jab.#CL2#
Sixx gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sixx gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sixx is nestled in close to Nurudinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Nurudinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurudinov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixx in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Nurudinov tries to get to full guard but Sixx has control of the leg.
Sixx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sixx is continuing to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sixx working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nurudinov wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sixx. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nurudinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurudinov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Sixx trying to control but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Nurudinov keeps moving.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sixx can't find room to land a body shot as Nurudinov controls the action. #BC2#
Sixx breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sixx darts in and clinches Nurudinov up against the cage.#TD#
Nurudinov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sixx is trying to keep an underhook but Nurudinov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sixx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurudinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sixx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Sixx is looking to stand up but Nurudinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sixx trying to keep a closed guard but Nurudinov is proving a slippery customer.
Sixx is pulling down on Nurudinov's head to control his posture.
Nurudinov distracts Sixx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Sixx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurudinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sixx working a defensive guard here.
Sixx 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nurudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sixx, pushing him back against the cage.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Nurudinov tightens his grip and picks Sixx up, before dumping him to the ground. Sixx manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Sixx uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nurudinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixx is fending him off so far but Nurudinov persists. Nope, Sixx circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Nurudinov. #CL2#
Sixx gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sixx has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurudinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Sixx working for a choke but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov rolls, trying to escape but Sixx keeps control of the position.
Nurudinov breaks Sixx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #ES2#
Sixx scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Nurudinov clinches up against the cage.
Sixx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurudinov is defending well for now.
Sixx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurudinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sixx gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixx tries to break the clinch but Nurudinov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Sixx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sixx moves into the clinch.
Nurudinov stops a takedown attempt from Sixx.
Nurudinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
Sixx tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurudinov avoids the damage to the body.
Sixx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nurudinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sixx jumps guard but Nurudinov stands there with Sixx around his waist. Sixx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sixx fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Nurudinov clinches up with Sixx and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Nurudinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sixx pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Nurudinov drives through with a takedown into Sixx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Sixx pushes Nurudinov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sixx clinches up against the cage.
Nurudinov is working for takedown but Sixx is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Sixx manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sixx closes the distance and pushes Nurudinov back into the cage.
Sixx is looking for a takedown.
Sixx prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Sixx decides to pull guard.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sixx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sixx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurudinov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sixx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sixx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurudinov's guard. #REVB#
Sixx forces his way into half guard.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Nurudinov is defending well.
Sixx stalling.
Sixx is looking to advance position but Nurudinov won't allow it.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurudinov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sixx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurudinov punching from the bottom.
Sixx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurudinov!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Sixx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sixx 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Sixx!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Sixx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 7: Temple of the Dog
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a leg kick but Nurudinov moved away.
No luck for Nurudinov with that takedown attempt.
Gracie with a nice calf kick.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurudinov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nurudinov avoids the body shot from Gracie.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a low kick but Nurudinov avoids it.
Nurudinov checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurudinov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurudinov regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurudinov wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurudinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Gracie cracks Nurudinov with a big elbow.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is taking a breather. Nurudinov 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.#SUB2#
Nurudinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurudinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3##SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nurudinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nurudinov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Nurudinov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurudinov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Nurudinov wriggling away.
Nurudinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Nurudinov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurudinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#TD#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.#T1##SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nurudinov keeps moving.
Gracie works over Nurudinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet. #SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Nurudinov tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Nurudinov is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurudinov can do to turn this around?
Nurudinov tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie cracks Nurudinov with a big elbow.
Nurudinov is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nurudinov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gracie turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, John Wayne Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Grunge 4: Rainer Fog
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Nurudinov tries to keep at a distance but Dio has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nurudinov. #BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nurudinov clinches with his opponent.
Nurudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Dio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dio catches Nurudinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurudinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurudinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dio defends it nicely.#T1#
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurudinov slips a jab and a cross from Dio. #CL2#
Nurudinov darts in and clinches Dio up against the cage.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurudinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
Nurudinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dio prevents it. #BC#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nurudinov clinches.
Nurudinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dio did well to prevent Nurudinov getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio is looking for a sweep. Nurudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dio is controlling Nurudinov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Nurudinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dio trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurudinov.
Nurudinov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dio is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nurudinov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dio from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nurudinov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobra as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Nurudinov scores with a takedown into Cobra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra wants to stand up but Nurudinov is controlling him.
Nurudinov being controlled here momentarily.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Nurudinov wants to pass the guard but Cobra is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cobra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cobra looking to control. #T1#
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Nurudinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov wants to stand but Cobra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cobra seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nurudinov prevents Cobra from getting back to his feet.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Cobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cobra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cobra has Nurudinov pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#TD2#
Nurudinov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cobra sprawls well initially but Nurudinov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cobra defending well though.
Nurudinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nurudinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cobra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cobra is trying to stand.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Nurudinov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Nurudinov seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobra pushes Nurudinov off looking to stand but Nurudinov dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurudinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nurudinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Nurudinov lands strikes from half guard.
Nurudinov looks to land a strike but Cobra avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nurudinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Cobra wants to stand and escape but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but Cobra blocks nicely.
Nurudinov prevents Cobra from getting back to his feet.
Nurudinov wants to pass the guard but Cobra is keeping the position.
Nurudinov prevents Cobra from getting back to his feet.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobra has wrist control.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobra is retaining full guard.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurudinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diyorbek Nurudinov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cobra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobra wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Cobra clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cobra clinches. #BC#
Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cobra darts in and clinches Nurudinov up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nurudinov. #BC#
Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and pushes Cobra back into the cage.
Cobra misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Nurudinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurudinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cobra after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cobra manages to pull guard.
Nurudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobra is keeping the position for now.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1##SU#
Cobra gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Nurudinov forces Cobra back against the cage and clinches.
Nurudinov wants a takedown but no success here.
Chief Cobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
Cobra misses with some punches.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cobra manages to break the clinch.
Chief Cobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nurudinov drives through and clinches with Cobra against the cage.
Cobra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurudinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobra prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurudinov wants a takedown.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land. #T2#
Nurudinov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobra.
Cobra working aggressively here.
Cobra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cobra lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurudinov blocking some punches.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobra working aggressively here.
Cobra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nurudinov walks away with a smile on his face. Cobra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cobra moves into range and clinches up with Nurudinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurudinov blocks an uppercut.
Cobra missing with knees to the body.
Nurudinov blocking some punches. #TD#
Cobra decides to pull guard.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurudinov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cobra is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.
Nurudinov stops Cobra from standing up.
Nurudinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cobra's head.
Nurudinov stands and throws Cobra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurudinov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cobra on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Cobra is rocked!
Nurudinov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cobra is avoiding damage well.
Nurudinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurudinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cobra defending against the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Nurudinov tries for a kimura but Cobra is defending well.
Nurudinov scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurudinov lands a big left to the face of Cobra, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Nurudinov and another - Cobra is out! Nurudinov stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: WCKD - 9 - Across The Pond
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Braddock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurudinov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Braddock looks to land a combination but Nurudinov avoids it well.
Braddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braddock missing with a left hand there. Nurudinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braddock fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Braddock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Nurudinov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braddock, right into the meat.
Nurudinov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov throws a combination that misses
and Braddock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurudinov tries to clinch up
letting Braddock counter with a right hand. #T1#
Braddock lands with a nice combination. Nurudinov backs away looking to recover.
Nurudinov fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Braddock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurudinov! Braddock lets Nurudinov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Nurudinov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Braddock cracks Nurudinov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nurudinov falls backwards against the cage. Braddock follows up with more strikes that drop Nurudinov to his knees. Braddock keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nurudinov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Braddock!
After the fight, John Braddock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WCKD - 3 -
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Meallan swinging wildly here.
Meallan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meallan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meallan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurudinov darts in looking for a takedown but Meallan gets double underhooks and turns Nurudinov into the cage.
Meallan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meallan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Meallan.
Nurudinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meallan enables Nurudinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meallan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meallan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan controlling Nurudinov's posture.
Meallan'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.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meallan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Meallan.
Meallan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but Meallan blocks nicely.
Nurudinov throwing strikes but missing.
Meallan trying to control the position here.
Meallan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurudinov stands up over Meallan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Meallan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meallan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurudinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Meallan is controlling Nurudinov's posture.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meallan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meallan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nurudinov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SU#
Meallan stands up and waves to Nurudinov to follow him.
Meallan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurudinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurudinov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meallan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meallan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurudinov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurudinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meallan avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Meallan misses.
Nurudinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meallan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.#T4#
Nurudinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meallan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nurudinov's head.
Meallan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheamus Meallan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
Nurudinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Meallan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheamus Meallan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meallan.
Nurudinov shoots in for a double leg but Meallan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meallan connects with a right hand. Nurudinov shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.
Nurudinov misses with an uppercut.
Nurudinov shoots for a takedown but Meallan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurudinov looks winded!
Meallan jabs at Nurudinov's body.
Nice shot by Meallan.
Meallan cracks Nurudinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheamus Meallan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Meallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurudinov manages to avoid it.
Meallan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meallan lands with a straight right. Nurudinov didn't see that one coming.
Nurudinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Meallan finish him?
Meallan misses with a body shot.
Nurudinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurudinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan.
Meallan leaves Nurudinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Meallan misses the target.
Meallan throws out a powerful jab.
Nurudinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan misses with a hook.
Meallan throws a lazy right hand but Nurudinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meallan takes a swing at Nurudinov's ribcage but misses.
And Nurudinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Meallan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meallan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Nurudinov saw that one coming.
Nurudinov throws out a counter right but Meallan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meallan punishes Nurudinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Meallan looks to land a combination. Nurudinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meallan looks to land a combination. Nurudinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
and Meallan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nurudinov! He's just covering up as Meallan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheamus Meallan!
A relieved looking Sheamus Meallan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UnderGround 3
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Almeida pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Almeida tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Almeida blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Almeida pulls guard effortlessly.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Almeida is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Nurudinov throws a strike but Almeida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Almeida is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Almeida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Almeida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurudinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Almeida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet.
Almeida postures up in Nurudinov's guard and throws a big left but Nurudinov blocks it.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurudinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeida defends it easily.
Nurudinov keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Almeida preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nurudinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeida defends it easily.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Almeida passes Nurudinov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Almeida is keen to just control but Nurudinov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nurudinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Almeida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Nurudinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Almeida.
Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov scores with a few weak punches.
Almeida is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurudinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nurudinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almeida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurudinov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Almeida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurudinov defends it well.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep. Almeida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Almeida is working for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurudinov tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Nurudinov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida. #SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Almeida works his way into side control.
Almeida prevents Nurudinov from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Almeida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurudinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Almeida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Almeida avoids the body shot from Nurudinov. #CL#
Nurudinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Almeida, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Nurudinov tightens his grip and picks Almeida up, before dumping him to the ground. Almeida manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a triangle but Nurudinov pushes his legs off easily.
Almeida looking for a sweep. Not yet Almeida, not yet.
Nurudinov postures up in Almeida's guard and throws a big left but Almeida blocks it.
Nurudinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#
It looks like Lucio Almeida has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Almeida is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nurudinov has his hands clasped together but Almeida extends and breaks Nurudinov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Almeida.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Almeida!

Event: WVTSW S01 WK5B
Date: Jul 07, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2637 p4p, 261 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2984 p4p, 282 weight class). Ushat Belov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

195 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs

195 cm
26 yrs
288 lbs

Nurudinov

Belov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Nurudinov gets tackled into the cage by Belov. Belov maintains the clinch.

Belov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Belov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov postures up.

Nurudinov drops back looking for a leg! Belov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belov manages to kick Nurudinov off! Nurudinov jumps back into Belov's guard.
Nurudinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (2) Belov

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belov defends well.
Nurudinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Belov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Nurudinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurudinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (2) Belov

Belov looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Belov is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to keep a closed guard but Nurudinov is proving a slippery customer.

Belov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurudinov is aware though and is defending well.

Nurudinov has gone for a leg lock! Belov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurudinov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (4) Belov

Nurudinov is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.

Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Belov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belov controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurudinov is retaining full guard.

Belov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurudinov dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (4) Belov

Nurudinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Belov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurudinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belov 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.
Nurudinov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (4) Belov

Nurudinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belov struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov sneaks back into half guard.
Belov is pressing down on Nurudinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Belov is looking for a triangle but Nurudinov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (6) Belov

Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belov preventing the sweep.
Belov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belov is continuing to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Nurudinov wants to sweep here but Belov controlling him for the moment.

Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belov defends well.
Belov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurudinov 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.
Belov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belov passes into half guard.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard but Belov has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (7) vs (9) Belov
Belov controlling from mount.
Belov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurudinov is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belov controlling the pace for now.
Nurudinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurudinov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (7) vs (12) Belov

Nurudinov showing good submission defense here.
Nurudinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Belov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nurudinov is defending well but eventually Belov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nurudinov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ushat Belov!
Our winner, Ushat Belov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK4B
Date: Jul 01, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1369 p4p, 151 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2575 p4p, 238 weight class). Sparxx comes into the arena with Thug Life - Lugz blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

194 cm
22 yrs
260 lbs

195 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs

Sparxx

Nurudinov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nurudinov darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Nurudinov into the ropes.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt - Nurudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nurudinov darts in and clinches Sparxx up against the ropes.
Sparxx wants a takedown.

Nurudinov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (0) vs (4) Nurudinov
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparxx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Nurudinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurudinov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to advance position but Sparxx has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Nurudinov

Sparxx has control of Nurudinov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurudinov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Sparxx tries to control but Nurudinov wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparxx is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nurudinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Sparxx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurudinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurudinov shrugs it off.
Nurudinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.

Sparxx has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nurudinov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK3B
Date: Jun 23, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 3836 p4p, 324 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2495 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

202 cm
19 yrs
266 lbs

195 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs

Haggar

Nurudinov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mike Haggar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Nurudinov moves into the clinch successfully.

Nurudinov has Haggar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurudinov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haggar tumbling to the mat - Nurudinov dives into Haggar's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haggar (0) vs (2) Nurudinov

Haggar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurudinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurudinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haggar is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
Nurudinov passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nurudinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nurudinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haggar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: WVTSW S01 WK2B
Date: Jun 16, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 3089 p4p, 286 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2430 p4p, 239 weight class). Black comes into the arena with The Dicks - Rich Daddy blaring out of the sound system. Diyorbek Nurudinov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

195 cm
24 yrs
278 lbs

195 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs

Black

Nurudinov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurudinov avoids it really well and circles away.

Nurudinov drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Nurudinov is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurudinov down to the mat. Nurudinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Nurudinov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurudinov is in Black's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Nurudinov
Nurudinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Black's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping full guard, as Nurudinov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (0) vs (5) Nurudinov

Nurudinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Nurudinov tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Nurudinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurudinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nurudinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black is looking for a sweep. Nurudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nurudinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Nurudinov is still trying to improve position.

Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurudinov defends well.

Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurudinov defends well.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Black manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (5) Nurudinov
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurudinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Nurudinov's legs - danger averted.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black forces his way into half guard.

Black is working for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending it quite comfortably.

Nurudinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Nurudinov actively working from the bottom here.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurudinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nurudinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.

Black seems to be working for a kimura but Nurudinov defends the submission attempt.
Nurudinov is looking to improve his position.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Nurudinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.

Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurudinov defends it well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (7) Nurudinov

Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.

Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.

Nurudinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nurudinov is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (6) vs (7) Nurudinov

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov is having none of it.

Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov working to try and regain half guard.

Black is working for a guillotine from mount but Nurudinov frees his head quite easily.
Nurudinov is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.

Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Nurudinov defends it well.
Nurudinov is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurudinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurudinov shrugs it off.
Nurudinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurudinov keeps working.
Nurudinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurudinov keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.

Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black forces his way into half guard.

Black is trying to work for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending well.

Black is trying to work for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Black won't allow Nurudinov to sweep him here.

Nurudinov looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Nurudinov keeps moving.
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet.

Nurudinov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Black (9) vs (7) Nurudinov

Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Black tries for a kimura but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (9) vs (11) Nurudinov
Nurudinov has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Nurudinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Black defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurudinov's arms.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Nurudinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.

Nurudinov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Black has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Black!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (11) vs (11) Nurudinov

Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.

Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurudinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurudinov 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.

Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Nurudinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (11) vs (13) Nurudinov
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Nurudinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurudinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Black looking for a guillotine here but Nurudinov defends easily.
Black looking to control.
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nurudinov has gone for a leg lock! Black slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurudinov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (13) vs (13) Nurudinov
Nurudinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurudinov, not yet.

Nurudinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Black is heads and Nurudinov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Nurudinov wins on points by 14 to 13.

Event: WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2361 p4p, 235 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11122 p4p, 434 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

195 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs

190 cm
41 yrs
235 lbs

Nurudinov

Kimura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Nurudinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kimura after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kimura jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nurudinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (4) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura is staying tight to Nurudinov's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurudinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (7) Kimura
Nurudinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (0) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura keeps control of the position as Nurudinov tries to break free.
Nurudinov is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
Nurudinov is really stuck here.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurudinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nurudinov tries to escape the position.
Nurudinov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Nurudinov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nurudinov trying to get back to full guard but Kimura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (13) Kimura
Nurudinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurudinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (0) vs (16) Kimura
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurudinov's body.
Nurudinov wants to escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (16) Kimura
Nurudinov trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (18) Kimura
Nurudinov wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurudinov there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (21) Kimura
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurudinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (2) vs (24) Kimura
Nurudinov turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (24) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (26) Kimura

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Nurudinov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Nurudinov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (29) Kimura
Nurudinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurudinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurudinov is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
Kimura controlling the action here.

Nurudinov with the active half guard here but Kimura passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (32) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a little break here. Nurudinov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurudinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurudinov tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Kimura 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.
Nurudinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is breathing heavily.
Nurudinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Nurudinov is trying to improve his position.
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura 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 Nurudinov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurudinov tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurudinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Nurudinov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is taking a breather. Nurudinov 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.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (35) Kimura

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 35 to 4.

Event: WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Fortytwo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurudinov misses with a double jab
and Fortytwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortytwo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurudinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurudinov looks to land a left hand but Fortytwo moved out of range nicely.
Nurudinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortytwo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurudinov's head backwards.
Nurudinov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fortytwo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fortytwo counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Fortytwo lands with a cross.
Nurudinov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Nurudinov clinches up against the cage.
Fortytwo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurudinov is trying to drag Fortytwo to the mat but Fortytwo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Nurudinov fails to land.
Nurudinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fortytwo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fortytwo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fortytwo landing knees to the head.
Fortytwo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortytwo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurudinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fortytwo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Nurudinov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fortytwo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Nurudinov misses with an elbow to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Nurudinov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nurudinov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Fortytwo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nurudinov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fortytwo wants to escape the position.
Fortytwo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fortytwo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nurudinov.#SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for the RNC.
Nurudinov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Nurudinov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #ROC2#
Fortytwo is rocked!#SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for the RNC.
Oh Fortytwo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov lands a good shot there. Fortytwo covers up! Nurudinov smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Fortytwo to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Nurudinov jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The defeated One Fortytwo had this to say: 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

Event: WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Ruas. Those never looked like landing.
Ruas dives in and grabs Nurudinov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurudinov pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.#TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurudinov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurudinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurudinov wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Nurudinov controlling him for the moment.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nurudinov is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard. #T1#
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Nurudinov defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov tries to roll over but Ruas keeps him under control.
Nurudinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Nurudinov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurudinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nurudinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruas's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ruas! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nurudinov has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Ruas!

Event: WVT7 Carsara v McTavish
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Nurudinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coco.#CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown but Coco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurudinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coco unleashes a big counter combination but Nurudinov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but Coco moves out of range.
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coco swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coco stops a takedown attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coco is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coco is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco pushes Nurudinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurudinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fanta Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurudinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##TD#
Coco tries to sprawl but Nurudinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Coco pushes Nurudinov off and gets back to his feet.
Nurudinov dodges the punch combination from Coco.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coco, right into the meat.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Coco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Coco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurudinov controls his hands.
Coco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Nurudinov controls the action. #BC2#
Coco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coco works the jab nicely.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurudinov.
Coco keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Coco tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurudinov tries to counter with a takedown but Coco is quick to defend against it.
Coco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown but Coco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurudinov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Coco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Coco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Coco - that landed with a thud.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coco is defending well.
Nurudinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nurudinov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coco can turn it around.#BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch.
Coco looks to land a body kick but Nurudinov moved away.
Nurudinov is looking for a counter combo.
Nurudinov scores with a hook to the body. Coco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurudinov lands a head shot.#T3#
Coco moves forwards but Nurudinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurudinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Coco. #CL2#
Coco clinches with his opponent.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurudinovs head.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Nurudinov avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage.
Coco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Coco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##TD#
Nurudinov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov prevents Coco from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Coco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Coco misses the target. #CL2#
Coco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurudinov prevents a body shot from Coco.
Nurudinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cocos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurudinov.
Coco misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Coco breaks from the clinch.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurudinov moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco lands a head kick!
Nurudinov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Coco moves into the clinch.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nurudinov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Coco breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nurudinov pushes Coco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nurudinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurudinov needs to keep his hands up - Coco had a free shot at his head there.
Nurudinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurudinov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov shoots in and drives through. Coco sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Coco misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coco.
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown but Coco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##KD2#
Coco lands a high kick to the side of Nurudinov's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Coco dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Nurudinov is rocked!#SU2#
Coco stands and steps away. Nurudinov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nurudinov ducks under a wild hook from Coco.
Coco scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Coco has closed the distance and engaged Nurudinov in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurudinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coco lands a nice shot to the body.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Coco.
A short right from Coco on the inside.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Coco. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Coco waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Nurudinov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Nurudinov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Coco stands up from Nurudinov's guard - Coco perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Coco clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC2#
Coco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurudinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Coco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Coco has managed to clinch.
Nurudinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Coco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco digs a right hand into Nurudinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurudinov's gas tank.
Nurudinov can't get the takedown.
Coco is pressed up against the cage. Nurudinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coco down to the mat. Coco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Fanta Coco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coco. That's going to slow Nurudinov down.
Nurudinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coco.
Coco tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Coco clinches up with Nurudinov and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Coco tries to work over Nurudinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurudinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurudinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coco.#CL2#
Coco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Coco.#CL2#
Nurudinov gets tackled into the cage by Coco. Coco maintains the clinch.
Nurudinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coco is defending well.
Coco lands a body shot.
Coco stops a takedown attempt from Nurudinov. #BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurudinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Coco moves into range and clinches up with Nurudinov.
Coco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coco lands with a right to the head.
Nurudinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurudinov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coco connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Coco rushes Nurudinov and presses him up against the cage.
Coco lands an uppercut.
Coco pushes Nurudinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coco digs a right hand into Nurudinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurudinov's gas tank.
Coco lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Coco.
Nurudinov has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
Coco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fanta Coco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Coco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Coco - that landed with a thud.
Nurudinov is working for takedown but Coco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coco gets through Nurudinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Coco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurudinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Coco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Nurudinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco lands a shot to the body.
Nurudinov blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco scores with a hook to the body.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Coco manages to break the clinch.
Coco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurudinov.#CL2#
Coco has Nurudinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Coco lands a nice uppercut.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurudinov or not. #BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Coco pushes Nurudinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fanta Coco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurudinov or not.
Coco lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Coco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurudinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Nurudinov blocks a body shot from Coco.
Coco scores with a shot to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurudinov prevents a body shot from Coco.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurudinovs head.
A body shot lands from Coco.
Good body shot from Coco.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Coco.
Coco misses with a body punch.
Coco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch.
Coco connects with a body shot.
Nurudinov throws a wild hook but Coco just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Nurudinov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Coco raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fanta Coco!
A victorious Fanta Coco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Nurudinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurudinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fortier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurudinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortier.
Nurudinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurudinov walks into a stiff left hand from Fortier.#CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fortier lands with a right hand.
Fortier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurudinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fortier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortier misses with a hook to the body
and Nurudinov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortier thinking.
A big left from Fortier misses. #CL#
Nurudinov has closed the distance and engaged Fortier in a clinch.
Fortier stops a takedown attempt from Nurudinov.
Fortier tries to work over Nurudinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortier.
Nurudinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fortier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fortier leaning against his opponent.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Nurudinov avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Fortier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortier is working Nurudinov over against the cage.
Fortier stalling in the clinch.
Fortier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortier tries a body shot but Nurudinov blocks it.
Fortier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortier avoiding damage.
Fortier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Fortier breaks from the clinch.
Fortier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurudinov checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nurudinov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortier throws a body punch but Nurudinov moves out of range.
Nurudinov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortier sprawls and moves away.
Nurudinov leaves his chin hanging out and Fortier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nurudinov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hercules Fortier!
A very excited looking Hercules Fortier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EMP Escobar vs P.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurudinov shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Nurudinov slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurudinov moves away.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Nurudinov was well out of range.
Nurudinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Smith misses the body punch #TD#
and Nurudinov counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurudinov throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurudinov's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Nurudinov 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Nurudinov is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurudinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurudinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Good shot there by Smith.
Awut Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurudinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to chop away at Nurudinov's legs.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurudinov.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurudinov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there #TD#
and Nurudinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Nurudinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Nurudinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Nurudinov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurudinov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nurudinov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort. #CUT#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Nurudinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurudinov cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#
The cut above Awut Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An elbow from Nurudinov crashes against the mat.
Nurudinov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nurudinov working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurudinov.
Nurudinov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nurudinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurudinov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Nurudinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurudinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#
Awut Smith'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 Awut Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Nurudinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurudinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biscuit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Biscuit quickly recovers to half guard.
Biscuit wants to control but Nurudinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit manages to get to full guard.
Biscuit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biscuit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biscuit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit controlling Nurudinov's posture. #T1#
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biscuit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nurudinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov being controlled here momentarily.
Biscuit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Biscuit.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biscuit pulls Nurudinov in to control the position.
Biscuit continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biscuit is controlling Nurudinov's posture.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Biscuit has wrist control.
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Biscuit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurudinov postures up in Biscuit's guard and throws a big left but Biscuit blocks it.
Nurudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biscuit seems keen to control Nurudinov's posture.
Nurudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biscuit is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biscuit is in close to Nurudinov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurudinov 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.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biscuit defends well.#T3#
Biscuit working some strikes from top position.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biscuit trying to control but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Biscuit stands up over Nurudinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Nurudinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biscuit trying to control but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Biscuit lands a couple of elbows.
Biscuit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurudinov keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully. #T4#
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov wants to stand up but Biscuit is controlling him. #SUB2#
Nurudinov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Biscuit stacks Nurudinov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Biscuit!
Biscuit scoring with punches from side control.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nurudinov down.
Nurudinov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurudinov tries to escape but Biscuit is in control.
Nurudinov is trying to improve his position.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biscuit scoring with punches from side control.
Biscuit landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in and bounces Biscuit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Biscuit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nurudinov is in close to Biscuit's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Biscuit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurudinov.
Biscuit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurudinov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for a triangle but Biscuit pushes his legs off easily.
Biscuit advances to half guard.
Nurudinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Biscuit works his way into side control.
Biscuit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nurudinov to see if he's OK.
Biscuit landing strikes. #T2#
Nurudinov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biscuit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biscuit working the head with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Biscuit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nurudinov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurudinov looks to move to half guard but instead Biscuit has passed into mount! Damn!
Nurudinov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit breaks from Nurudinov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Biscuit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biscuit tries to control but Nurudinov wriggling away.
Biscuit lands a couple of good shots and Nurudinov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nurudinov rolls, trying to escape but Biscuit keeps control of the position. #T3#
Biscuit lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nurudinov hold on?! #ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Nurudinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Biscuit landing with strikes.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Biscuit finish him?
Biscuit is punishing Nurudinov with some ground and pound.
Nurudinov rolls, trying to escape but Biscuit keeps control of the position.
Nurudinov seems to have recovered his senses.
A helpless look comes across Nurudinov 's face. He knows he's trapped as Biscuit lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Nurudinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durnin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durnin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durnin throws a hook but Nurudinov blocks it.
Durnin misses the jab.
Nurudinov moves out of range as Durnin strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurudinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durnin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin throws out a loose jab but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Durnin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durnin tests Nurudinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Durnin.#T1#
Nurudinov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durnin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durnin.
Durnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durnin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durnin did well to prevent Nurudinov getting side control.
Nurudinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durnin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durnin tries to get out of the position.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Durnin is looking for a sweep. Nurudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurudinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurudinov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurudinov winds up and cracks Durnin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Durnin tries to roll over but Nurudinov keeps him under control.#T2#
Nurudinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durnin is trying to maintain the position but Nurudinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Durnin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durnin is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurudinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durnin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durnin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nurudinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durnin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durnin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for subs off his back but Durnin has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurudinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Durnin wants to take a breather but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Nurudinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurudinov is staying active underneath Durnin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nurudinov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurudinov wants to improve his position but Durnin is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Durnin decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Nurudinov pushes Durnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurudinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Durnin. #BC#
Durnin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Durnin.
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Nurudinov moved out of range nicely.
Durnin cracks Nurudinov with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nurudinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurudinov moves out of range as Durnin throws a body kick.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurudinov.
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurudinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a looping left.
Durnin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durnin misses with a hook. Nurudinov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nurudinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durnin gets back to half guard.
Durnin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Nurudinov lands a couple of elbows.
Durnin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durnin is pulling down on Nurudinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurudinov, at least for the moment.
Nurudinov stops Durnin from standing up.
Nurudinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurudinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Nurudinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Durnin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Durnin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Durnin! #REVR#
Nurudinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Durnin off and has taken his back!#T2#
Nurudinov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nurudinov is hanging on to Durnin's back as he tries to escape.
Durnin is trying to stand back up.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Durnin tries to break free.
Nurudinov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nurudinov 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. Nurudinov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nurudinov apologises and we restart here on the feet. #ROC2#
Durnin is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Nurudinov instigates a clinch.
Nurudinov wants a takedown.
Nurudinov has Durnin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Durnin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurudinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Durnin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Naoise Durnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
Durnin lands a body shot.
Nurudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Durnin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Durnin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurudinov under the eye.#T3#
Durnin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurudinov on the side of the head.
Nurudinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durnin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durnin cracks Nurudinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durnin throws a front kick that sends Nurudinov stumbling back into the cage.
Nurudinov is breathing heavily.
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durnin as he jumps to the side.
Durnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Durnin misses the target.
Nurudinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durnin misses with a straight right.
Donk. Durnin catches Nurudinov right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Durnin's corner calls for a 1-2. Durnin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurudinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durnin.
Nurudinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurudinov misses with a takedown attempt - Durnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Durnin throws a wild body kick that Nurudinov sees coming a mile off.
Durnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurudinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Durnin.
Nice body punch from Durnin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Durnin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurudinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durnin. Durnin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nurudinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durnin moves away.
Durnin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurudinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durnin slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurudinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Durnin misses.
Durnin lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Durnin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Durnin lands a big head kick that sends Nurudinov tumbling to the mat! Durnin takes a step backwards and waves Nurudinov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nurudinov is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durnin. Nurudinov shrugs it off though.
Nurudinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Durnin finish him?
Nurudinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durnin scores with a leg kick.
Durnin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Durnin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurudinov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Durnin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoise Durnin!
An out of breath Naoise Durnin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tchusuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurudinov.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurudinov.
Tchusuk stops a takedown attempt from Nurudinov.
Tchusuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Nurudinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Nurudinov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nurudinov manages to end up in side control.
Tchusuk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tchusuk taking some punishment here, with Nurudinov in his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tchusuk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tchusuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tchusuk works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Tchusuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tchusuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurudinov defends well.#SUB#
Tchusuk has his foot on Nurudinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurudinov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tchusuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nurudinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tchusuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurudinov has managed to get both his arms back between Tchusuk's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Nurudinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Tchusuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Tchusuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurudinov defends well.
Nurudinov landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Tchusuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurudinov stacks Tchusuk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurudinov!
Tchusuk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurudinov's best efforts.
Tchusuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Tchusuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurudinov pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Nurudinov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Tchusuk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tchusuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurudinov pulls his head out easily.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tchusuk tries to get to full guard but Nurudinov has control of the leg.
Nurudinov working Tchusuk over with strikes. #T4#
Nurudinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.
Nurudinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurudinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Tchusuk has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nurudinov. Oh but Tchusuk has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nurudinov goes limp - he's gone! Tchusuk jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Nurudinov slips a jab and a cross from Koniu.
Japa Koniu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniu throws a good cross that connects.
Koniu tests Nurudinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurudinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nurudinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koniu throws a hook but Nurudinov blocks it.
Nurudinov throws a right hand that misses
and Koniu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koniu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koniu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurudinov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koniu.
Koniu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurudinov avoids the body shot from Koniu. #KD#
Koniu throws a left that rocks Nurudinov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Koniu dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nurudinov regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.#SU#
Koniu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurudinov to his feet.
A big right from Koniu misses.
Nurudinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Koniu throws a series of punches but Nurudinov moves out of range.
Koniu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurudinov.
Koniu connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!#TD2#
Nurudinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Koniu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nurudinov throws an overhand right that lands on Koniu's shoulder, as Koniu tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurudinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koniu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koniu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Koniu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nurudinov moves to clinch but Koniu breaks away
enabling Koniu to counter with a crisp jab.
Koniu throws a looping overhand right but Nurudinov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurudinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koniu defends it well.#T2##TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurudinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koniu is trying to get back to his feet.
Nurudinov landing a few strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu pushes Nurudinov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurudinov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Koniu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koniu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurudinov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koniu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#
Japa Koniu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SU2#
Nurudinov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koniu fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurudinov in the body. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.
Nurudinov tries to clinch up.
Nurudinov takes one on the button.
Nurudinov checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Koniu finds it's target.
Koniu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koniu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Koniu should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Jeez, Japa Koniu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nurudinov blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurudinov.
Japa Koniu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.#T4#
Koniu slips under a jab from Nurudinov.
It looks like Koniu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Koniu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Nurudinov counters with a single leg into guard. Koniu didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Koniu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Koniu on the inside.
Koniu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koniu misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nurudinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koniu throws a hook but Nurudinov avoids it easily.
Koniu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koniu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurudinov.
Koniu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniu tries to land a front kick but Nurudinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koniu walks into a jab.
Nurudinov blocks a head kick by Koniu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Japa Koniu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nurudinov pushes Koniu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurudinov working aggressively here.
Nurudinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koniu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Koniu breaks the clinch.
Koniu throws out a loose jab but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koniu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurudinov throws the left hand but Koniu avoids the punch easily.
Nurudinov ducks under a wild hook from Koniu.
Koniu misses with a double jab.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but Koniu is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koniu's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koniu.
Koniu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Koniu.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koniu! #T1#
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koniu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koniu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koniu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nurudinov counters with a single leg into guard. Koniu didn't expect that. #ES#
Koniu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koniu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koniu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurudinov can do to turn this around?
Koniu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurudinov misses with some punches. #BC#
Koniu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nurudinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Koniu kicks Nurudinov off and gets to his feet.
Koniu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Japa Koniu is winning the standup battle so far.
Koniu tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
A solid body kick from Koniu.
Japa Koniu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koniu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurudinov. Nurudinov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurudinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koniu misses with a straight right.
Koniu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Koniu.
No luck for Nurudinov with that takedown attempt.
Nurudinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koniu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koniu cracks Nurudinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurudinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koniu.
Nurudinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Koniu misses with a body shot.
Japa Koniu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koniu misses with a kick to the body.
And Nurudinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Koniu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koniu with a hook.
Nurudinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurudinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koniu throws out the jab. #TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koniu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurudinov chips away with some ground and pound.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Japa Koniu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
PinkHole lands a jab to the nose.
PinkHole scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
PinkHole throws a hook to the side of Nurudinov's head but Nurudinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PinkHole looks to land a left hand but Nurudinov moved out of range nicely.
Nurudinov misses with a series of wild punches.
PinkHole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PinkHole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
PinkHole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PinkHole.
Nurudinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurudinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. PinkHole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PinkHole misses with a looping right.
Nurudinov is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PinkHole's guard.
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!#SUB#
PinkHole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of PinkHole's head.#T1#
Nurudinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurudinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
PinkHole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurudinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurudinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
PinkHole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurudinov defends it easily.
Nurudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurudinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
PinkHole is looking for a triangle here but Nurudinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
PinkHole is looking to regain half guard here but Nurudinov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Nurudinov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurudinov is chipping away with strikes.
PinkHole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of PinkHole's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurudinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nurudinov there. #ROC2#
PinkHole is rocked!
Nurudinov lands a big elbow - PinkHole 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 Nurudinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Nurudinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurudinov blocks a jab.
Nurudinov attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurudinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurudinov checks a low kick from Dupree.
Nurudinov tries to counter with a takedown but Dupree is quick to defend against it.
Nurudinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nurudinov clinches.
Dupree wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurudinov won't allow it. #BC2#
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Dupree misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Nurudinov backs off Dupree throws a huge counter combo but Nurudinov manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Nurudinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dupree's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree is trying to stand back up but Nurudinov is controlling him #T1#
Nurudinov misses with a head shot. Dupree uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Nurudinov stops Dupree from standing up.
Nurudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dupree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurudinov stops Dupree from standing up.
Dupree is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Nurudinov throws a strike but Dupree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dupree tries to stand but Nurudinov is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurudinov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dupree doesn't defend quickly enough and Nurudinov has managed to lock this one up! Can Dupree escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nurudinov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: GFC 2: Glory
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Bartlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bartlett lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Bartlett lands a nice shot that snaps Nurudinov's head back.
Bartlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurudinov swings widly with a right hand
and Bartlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nurudinov has managed to clinch.
Nurudinov blocks a body shot from Bartlett. #BC#
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
Bartlett throws a shot from downtown. Nurudinov moves away and avoids it.
Nurudinov throws a lazy right hand but Bartlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Bartlett does no damage.
Bartlett thuds a left hand into Nurudinov's body.
Petey Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlett looks to land a left hand but Nurudinov moved out of range nicely.
Bartlett misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Bartlett's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Bartlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bartlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartlett throws a jab when Nurudinov was well out of range.
Nurudinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartlett swivels and escapes.
Nurudinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bartlett scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bartlett's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurudinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartlett has wrist control.
Bartlett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurudinov on the ground.#SU2#
Nurudinov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nurudinov lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurudinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlett.
Nurudinov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurudinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bartlett defends it well.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlett.
Bartlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurudinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Nurudinov has Bartlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartlett misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlett takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartlett.
Bartlett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurudinov backwards.
Nurudinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartlett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petey Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
Bartlett prevents the takedown attempt.
Bartlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurudinov controls his hands.
Bartlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Bartlett tries to work over Nurudinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Bartlett. #BC#
Bartlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartlett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurudinov looks winded!
Bartlett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartlett misses with a wild body shot.
Nurudinov with the counter takedown but Bartlett avoids it easily.
Bartlett throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Nurudinov counters with a shoot takedown. Bartlett 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.
Bartlett is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Bartlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurudinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Bartlett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurudinov. #T4#
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartlett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurudinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlett is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurudinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurudinov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Bartlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diyorbek Nurudinov'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#
Nice defenses there by Nurudinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlett. Nurudinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurudinov cracks Bartlett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurudinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Bartlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Nurudinov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bartlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurudinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartlett.
A counter left hand to the body from Bartlett misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bartlett.
Nurudinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurudinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Bartlett counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurudinov! Bartlett lets Nurudinov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlett sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nurudinov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nurudinov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petey Bartlett!
During a confident post fight interview, Petey Bartlett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2475 p4p, 102 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 7189 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Makossa's choice of entrance music: SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

195 cm
23 yrs
270 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
215 lbs

Nurudinov

Makossa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Makossa has closed the distance and engaged Nurudinov in a clinch.
Makossa is trying to pull guard but Nurudinov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makossa is looking to take this one to the mat.

Nurudinov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makossa regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (0) Makossa
Nurudinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Makossa is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nurudinov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Makossa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurudinov has Makossa in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (2) Makossa

Nurudinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Makossa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurudinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makossa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurudinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makossa has managed to get both his arms back between Nurudinov's legs - danger averted.
Makossa pushes down on Nurudinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurudinov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurudinov tries to get out of the position.

Makossa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurudinov wants to sweep but Makossa has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (5) Makossa

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Makossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Makossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Makossa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makossa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Makossa is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurudinov is defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Makossa keeps moving and retains side control.

Makossa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nurudinov is trying to escape and Makossa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nurudinov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Makossa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soul Makossa!
Our winner, Soul Makossa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE: SPIRIT OF 76
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Nurudinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov prevents Honda from improving his position.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurudinov lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Nurudinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Honda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurudinov is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Nurudinov there. #SUB#
Nurudinov thows an elbow strike that misses. Honda gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Nurudinov doesn't seem too bothered but Honda quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Nurudinov is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Nurudinov really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Honda!
After the fight, Edmond Honda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1##TD#
Nurudinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sveinsson defending well though.
Nurudinov misses with a head shot. Sveinsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurudinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nurudinov throwing strikes but missing.
Sveinsson is looking to sweep but instead, Nurudinov has passed into half guard. #T1#
Nurudinov throws a strike but Sveinsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sveinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurudinov won't allow Sveinsson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sveinsson wants to sweep here but Nurudinov controlling him for the moment.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but Sveinsson blocks nicely.
Nurudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sveinsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurudinov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nurudinov chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sveinsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov tries to stand but Sveinsson is controlling from the bottom.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurudinov postures up and lands a big shot to Sveinsson's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov throws a strike but Sveinsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sveinsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Nurudinov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sveinsson escapes and throws Nurudinov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sveinsson just content to control the position.
Nurudinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sveinsson trying to control the action but Nurudinov is working from the bottom.
Nurudinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sveinsson's best efforts.
Nurudinov tries to roll over but Sveinsson keeps him under control.
Nurudinov is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sveinsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diyorbek Nurudinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nurudinov misses with a takedown attempt - Sveinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Nurudinov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sveinsson sprawls well initially but Nurudinov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurudinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurudinov lands a nice short elbow.
Sveinsson wants to control but Nurudinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurudinov slips a nice elbow through Sveinsson's hands, connecting with Sveinsson's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov misses with a head shot. Sveinsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Nurudinov being controlled here momentarily.
Nurudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurudinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sveinsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurudinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sveinsson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diyorbek Nurudinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sveinsson's head.#T2#
Nurudinov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Sveinsson is rocked!
Nurudinov loads up on a big left hand. Sveinsson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurudinov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sveinsson can't hide his disappointment, as Nurudinov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: DARE 39: BUTANE VS. UMAGA
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Arones misses with a looping left.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arones enables Nurudinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Arones working for a triangle but Nurudinov defends it easily. #SUB#
Nurudinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurudinov has managed to get both his arms back between Arones's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Arones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurudinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Arones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nurudinov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arones has tightened it up now! Nurudinov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Arones!
A relieved looking Gabriel Arones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#135 Montezuma vs Rumble
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Tiddlywinks connects with a leg kick. Nurudinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nurudinov's calf.
Tiddlywinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiddlywinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurudinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiddlywinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurudinov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiddlywinks but Tiddlywinks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurudinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiddlywinks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurudinov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiddlywinks scores with a one two! Nurudinov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Tiddlywinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiddlywinks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiddlywinks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurudinov.
Tiddlywinks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurudinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiddlywinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurudinov.
Tiddlywinks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurudinov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiddlywinks thumps Nurudinov with a low kick.#T1#
Nurudinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiddlywinks defends it nicely.
Nurudinov is breathing heavily.
Tiddlywinks and Nurudinov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tiddlywinks throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Nurudinov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tiddlywinks knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Tiddlywinks!
After winning the bout, Roger Tiddlywinks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#128 Muller vs Eirikson
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Fist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fist wants it to stay on the feet.
Fist misses with a hook.#CL#
Nurudinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fist is trying to push Nurudinov away but Nurudinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Fist.#CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurudinov misses with a takedown
and Fist counters with a right hand from hell and Nurudinov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fifth Fist!
Fifth Fist decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DFN#29 Mitchell vs Johnson
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1##TD#
Sam gets caught napping as Nurudinov dives in and scores a takedown. Sam manages to retain guard.
Nurudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sam has wrist control.
Nurudinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Poly Sam has been cut.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.#CUT#
That has opened up Poly Sam's cut even more.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurudinov postures up in Sam's guard and throws a big left but Sam blocks it.
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.#CUT#
Poly Sam'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 Poly Sam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: UFC-Fright Night 12
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Nurudinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurudinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mahones lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nurudinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of Mahones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mahones is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nurudinov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mahones from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nurudinov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
In defeat, Stones Mahones stepped up to the mic, saying 'That sucked... Remember to shop smart...Shop S-Mart.'.

Event: UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Honda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurudinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurudinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Honda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurudinov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Honda stands up over Nurudinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Honda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Honda 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.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda works over Nurudinov with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Honda finish him?#SUB2#
Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Honda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Honda distracts Nurudinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nurudinov looking for a guillotine here but Honda defends easily.
Honda lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Honda distracts Nurudinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurudinov working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honda postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Nurudinov's head off the mat! Nurudinov is out! He's out! Honda jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nurudinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffith.
Griffith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Griffith finds it's target.
Griffith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurudinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffith defends it nicely.
Griffith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nurudinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffith's half guard.
Nurudinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Nurudinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurudinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nurudinov winds up and cracks Griffith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffith wants to control but Nurudinov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurudinov is thwarting Griffith's attempts to control the position.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov scores with a big shot! Griffith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Griffith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: UFC-Fright Night 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Franco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franco shoots and misses
and Nurudinov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Nurudinov stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurudinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurudinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celininho Franco.
Nurudinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurudinov stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurudinov throws a shot to the body.
Franco looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurudinov rushes Franco with punches - Franco moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Franco goes down! Nurudinov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: UFC 2-Game Time
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Nurudinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurudinov misses with a straight right. #TD#
Dugan gets caught napping as Nurudinov dives in and scores a takedown. Dugan manages to retain guard.
Nurudinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurudinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Dugan has been cut.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov lands a couple of elbows.
Dugan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dugan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan trying to keep a closed guard but Nurudinov is proving a slippery customer.
Dugan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
Nurudinov is in close to Dugan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Jeremy Dugan's cut even more.#T1#
Dugan keeping moving, preventing Nurudinov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dugan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
The cut above Jeremy Dugan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nurudinov scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
Jeremy Dugan'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 Jeremy Dugan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Belfort pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurudinov back to the cage. Belfort follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurudinov looks winded!
Nurudinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
A left and a right from Belfort both land. Nice combination.
Nurudinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurudinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort with a jab.#ROC#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Belfort connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurudinov's hands.
Nurudinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Belfort! Nurudinov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Belfort!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017

#R1#
Nurudinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jordan fails with the takedown.#TD#
Nurudinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jordan's half guard.
Nurudinov working over Jordan with some ground and pound. Jordan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jordan tries to kick Nurudinov off but Nurudinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurudinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurudinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Nurudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurudinov slips a nice elbow through Jordan's hands, connecting with Jordan's forehead.
Jordan has hold of Nurudinov's hands but Nurudinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jordan taking some punishment here, with Nurudinov in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurudinov is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jordan has hold of Nurudinov's hands but Nurudinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurudinov working Jordan over with strikes.
Nurudinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurudinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Nurudinov connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurudinov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurudinov wants to control but Jordan is keeping him busy.
Nurudinov winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurudinov lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jordan looks winded!
Jordan has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurudinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurudinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurudinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurudinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurudinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurudinov postures up and lands a big shot to Jordan's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurudinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Jordan is rocked!
Nurudinov distracts Jordan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jordan is still in real trouble! Can Nurudinov finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurudinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurudinov with a nice head shot there.
Nurudinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordan's head.
Nurudinov is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.
Nurudinov is in close to Jordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurudinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov works over Jordan with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurudinov gets to his feet and stands over Jordan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jordan felt that one! Nurudinov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jordan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: IFC Mid Week 1
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Steiner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steiner.
Steiner dips to his left and cracks Nurudinov with an uppercut!
Steiner moves out of range of the body kick from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nurudinov wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steiner.
Steiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Nurudinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steiner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurudinov throws a push kick but Steiner slaps the foot to one side.
Nurudinov ducks right into an uppercut from Steiner.
Nurudinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Steiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurudinov misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steiner.
A cross from Steiner lands.
Nurudinov tries to move into range but Steiner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Steiner lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurudinov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurudinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Steiner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurudinov throws the kick towards the body but Steiner avoids it.
Nurudinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steiner fails to land the takedown.
Steiner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steiner connects with a body shot that sends Nurudinov's belly button to the back.
Nurudinov misses with a hook
and Steiner counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurudinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurudinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurudinov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner with a jab.
Steiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Steiner.
Nurudinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steiner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurudinov, which made it look bad.
Diyorbek Nurudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Steiner.
Nurudinov throws a looping overhand right but Steiner ducks down to avoid it.
Nurudinov misses with a looping left.
Nurudinov misses with a low kick.
Steiner scores with a body shot.
Nurudinov throws a hook to the side of Steiner's head but Steiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steiner lands a jab.
Nurudinov drops his hands momentarily and Steiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurudinov at a distance.
Steiner has a takedown stuffed.
Nurudinov misses with an uppercut
and Steiner counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nurudinov throws a lazy right hand but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steiner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Steiner.
Nurudinov swings for the body but Steiner moves out of range.
Steiner avoids the body shot from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov misses with a jab to the body
and Steiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurudinov throws a leg kick but Steiner moved away.
Nurudinov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steiner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steiner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurudinov in his tracks. #TD#
Nurudinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steiner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steiner parries the strikes from Nurudinov easily there. Nurudinov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steiner to escape.
Steiner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steiner down. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Steiner has been cut.#T4#
Nurudinov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Scott Steiner's cut even more.
Nurudinov working the ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Scott Steiner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Steiner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

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