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QFC Tournament 413 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lloyd Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas with a hook.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas cracks Nurmagomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov gets back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurmagomedov is tightening it up a little... Thomas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thomas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thomas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Fedor Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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