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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmagodedov shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
and Nurmagodedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Nurmagodedov controls from the top position.
Nurmagodedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagodedov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to bench press Nurmagodedov off him but Nurmagodedov keeps the position.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagodedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagodedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is trying to control Nurmagodedov's posture but Nurmagodedov avoids it.
Barnes is not content to let Nurmagodedov control the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagodedov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagodedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagodedov wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Nurmagodedov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is trying to escape the position but Nurmagodedov is controlling the position. #T3#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to buck Nurmagodedov off.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagodedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagodedov misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabub Nurmagodedov.
Nurmagodedov tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagodedov avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Nurmagodedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagodedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Nurmagodedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Nurmagodedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagodedov looks winded!
Nurmagodedov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodedov controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kabub Nurmagodedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagodedov moves away.#TD2#
Nurmagodedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nurmagodedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is not content to let Nurmagodedov control the position.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Well, if Nurmagodedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Nurmagodedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nurmagodedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagodedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Nurmagodedov 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.#T2#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Nurmagodedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagodedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagodedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes wants to control but Nurmagodedov is having none of it.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagodedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nurmagodedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Nurmagodedov maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Nurmagodedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagodedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagodedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagodedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmagodedov avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagodedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabub Nurmagodedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagodedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nurmagodedov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nurmagodedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagodedov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagodedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Nurmagodedov moves into full mount!
Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagodedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagodedov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Nurmagodedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Nurmagodedov the control monster continue. Boring.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nurmagodedov is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Barnes tries to kick Nurmagodedov off but Nurmagodedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagodedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagodedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is staying active underneath Nurmagodedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagodedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Nurmagodedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagodedov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Nurmagodedov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabub Nurmagodedov.#T4#
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.
Nurmagodedov blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Nurmagodedov feints the counter takedown.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nurmagodedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagodedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nurmagodedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabub Nurmagodedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to clinch.
Nurmagodedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmagodedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabub Nurmagodedov!
Kabub Nurmagodedov 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Salazar tries to sprawl but Nurmagodedov drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Nurmagodedov trying to pass the guard but Salazar defending well.
Salazar wants to get back to full guard.
Salazar is trying to stand up here but Nurmagodedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagodedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nurmagodedov 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.
Salazar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagodedov trying to mount his opponent but Salazar defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salazar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagodedov controlling the pace.
Nurmagodedov stops Salazar from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Salazar wants to get back to full guard.
Salazar trying to hold on to Nurmagodedov's head to control him but Nurmagodedov postures up.
Nurmagodedov stalling away here and it's allowed Salazar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagodedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagodedov wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nurmagodedov tries to sprawl but Salazar drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nurmagodedov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagodedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Nurmagodedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salazar quickly recovers to half 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!
Salazar is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagodedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagodedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salazar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagodedov is taking a breather. Salazar 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.#SUB#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salazar is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nurmagodedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
Salazar is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagodedov trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagodedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagodedov is keen to just control but Salazar is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Salazar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nurmagodedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagodedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar trying to hold on to Nurmagodedov's head to control him but Nurmagodedov postures up.
Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Salazar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabub Nurmagodedov 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##TD2#
Nurmagodedov 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.
Nurmagodedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagodedov wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is pulling down on Nurmagodedov's head to control his posture.
Salazar is trying to control the position but Nurmagodedov postures up.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nurmagodedov from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salazar is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Nurmagodedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Salazar's guard.
Nurmagodedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagodedov pushes down on Salazar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurmagodedov is looking to take a break and control but Salazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kabub Nurmagodedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagodedov is looking to stall here but Salazar recovers full guard.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nurmagodedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagodedov trying to move into half guard but instead Salazar has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Nurmagodedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salazar has passed into half guard!
Nurmagodedov is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagodedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar working over Nurmagodedov with some ground and pound. Nurmagodedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nurmagodedov wants to sweep but Salazar has passed to side control!#SUB#
Salazar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurmagodedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurmagodedov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagodedov wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salazar working away.#SUB#
Salazar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salazar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurmagodedov tries to buck Salazar off but Salazar is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodedov is trying to work for a sweep but Salazar has mounted him!
Nurmagodedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salazar is landing with some decent strikes but Nurmagodedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Salazar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Salazar gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagodedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmagodedov is pushing down on Salazar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salazar is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagodedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salazar is trying to stand back up but Nurmagodedov is controlling him
Nurmagodedov is keen to just control but Salazar is a slippery customer.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagodedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salazar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salazar is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagodedov trying to pass the guard but Salazar defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is staying active underneath Nurmagodedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salazar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagodedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagodedov's back!#T1#
Salazar lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Salazar.
#SUB#
Salazar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagodedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagodedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Salazar scores with punches from the back.
Nurmagodedov tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Nurmagodedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Salazar. #T2#
Salazar is trying to stick to Nurmagodedov's back but Nurmagodedov is turning into Salazar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salazar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagodedov.
Nurmagodedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salazar is pulling down on Nurmagodedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagodedov, at least for the moment.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagodedov is controlling him.
Salazar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagodedov controls the pace.#T3#
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nurmagodedov from controlling successfully.
Salazar 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.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Nurmagodedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagodedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nurmagodedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salazar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagodedov is just out of range.
Salazar scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Nurmagodedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Salazar's guard.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagodedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagodedov moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagodedov stalls from top position.
Nurmagodedov trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kabub Nurmagodedov.
I think Nurmagodedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kabub Nurmagodedov!
A very excited looking Kabub Nurmagodedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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