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Event:
DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nasir misses with a double jab.
Momochi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasir doesn't manage to clinch there - Momochi circles away.
Momochi tries to counter with a takedown but Nasir is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Momochi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nasir tries to improve position but can't.
Momochi lands some shots froms side control.
Nasir is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nasir is trying to control Momochi 's posture but Momochi avoids it.
Nasir is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Momochi working away.
Momochi working the body and head with strikes.
Momochi working away.
Nasir tries to improve position but can't.
Nasir has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Momochi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nasir has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nasir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nasir tries to buck Momochi off but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi working away.
Nasir is looking for a sweep.
Nasir struggling a bit here.
Momochi is putting a hurting on Nasir here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Momochi tries for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Nasir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Momochi controls the position. #T2#
Momochi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nasir some visible discomfort.
Nasir tries to improve position but can't.
Nasir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nasir is looking to reverse the position.
Nasir struggling a bit here.
Momochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasir keeps working. #SUB#
Momochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nasir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nasir trying to control from the bottom.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Momochi 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.
Momochi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4##SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nasir trying to control here.
Momochi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nasir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nasir won't allow Momochi to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Momochi . #SUB#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir is staying active underneath Momochi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nasir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nasir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nasir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandayu Momochi dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Nasir drives through and clinches with Momochi against the cage.
Momochi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nasir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Momochi is trying to drag Nasir to the mat but Nasir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Momochi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nasir regains guard.
Nasir looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasir, not yet.
Nasir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Nasir is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nasir holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Momochi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Nasir preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Momochi is looking for a triangle but Nasir pushes his legs off easily.
Momochi controls Nasir momentarily but Nasir frees himself. #SUB#
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Nasir defends easily.
Sandayu Momochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Momochi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momochi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nasir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Nasir defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Momochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasir is aware though and is defending well.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving. #SUB#
Momochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nasir content to stall in guard here.
Momochi 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##T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momochi in particular looking to stall.
Nasir trying to control from the bottom.
Momochi trying to control from half guard but Nasir is working away.
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. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Nasir's temple. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back.
Nasir wants to control but Momochi passes into side.
Nasir is trying to control Momochi 's posture but Momochi avoids it.
Nasir tries to bench press Momochi off him but Momochi keeps the position.
Nasir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nasir is not content to let Momochi control the position.
Nasir manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Momochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momochi has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Momochi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Nasir.#SUB2#
Nasir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Momochi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nasir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasir is breathing heavily.
Momochi trying to control the position but Nasir is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandayu Momochi dominated that second round.
That's time! Momochi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Nasir manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Nasir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Momochi after a bit of a struggle.
Nasir wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Momochi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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. Momochi connects with a nice short shot to Nasir's temple.
Momochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasir can do to turn this around?
Momochi working the head and body with strikes.
Momochi moves into full mount! Nasir won't be happy about that!
Momochi lands a big shot there that rocks Nasir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nasir tries to hold on but Momochi postures up.
Nasir can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasir tries to lock up and control but Momochi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Momochi landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Momochi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nasir is surviving well by controlling Momochi 's body position as best he can.
Momochi lands with some strikes.#T1#
Nasir takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nasir is bucking up trying to escape but Momochi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Momochi controlling from mount.
Nasir wants to control but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi wants to control the pace but Nasir is squirming around nicely.
Momochi avoids the attempt from Nasir to control.
Nasir tries to reverse the position but Momochi maintains control.
Nasir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Momochi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nasir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Momochi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nasir is looking to escape.
Nasir is looking to improve his position but Momochi isn't that keen on the idea.
Momochi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Momochi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir is in a horrible position here. Momochi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Momochi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momochi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Momochi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nasir's face.
Momochi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nasir regains half guard.
Nasir trying to control but Momochi postures up.
#T3#
Nasir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momochi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momochi 's back!
Momochi trying to control the hands but Nasir breaks the grip.
Nasir is trying to stick to Momochi 's back but Momochi is turning into Nasir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nasir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Momochi .
Momochi connects with a couple of short punches.
Momochi with a nice head shot there.
Nasir is looking to sweep but instead, Momochi has passed into half guard.
Nasir is doing well to control the position and prevent Momochi from advancing to side control.
Momochi wants to control but Nasir is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nasir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Momochi wants to pass to mount but Nasir is defending the position.
Nasir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Nasir is defending against the submission attempts here by Momochi .
Momochi 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.
Nasir moves into full guard.
Nasir controls Momochi momentarily but Momochi frees himself.
Momochi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Nasir is keeping the position.
Momochi trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Nasir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandayu Momochi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Momochi , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandayu Momochi !
A relieved looking Sandayu Momochi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFN#12 Slow vs Momoch
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Nasir moves into the clinch.#TD#
Nasir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nasir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nasir has his hands on Putin's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Nasir is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Putin rolls with it to try and escape but Nasir cranks on the arm and Putin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kingsley Nasir!
Kingsley Nasir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nasir moves out of range of the body kick.
Persecutioned closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nasir wants to clinch up but Persecutioned keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nasir rushes Persecutioned and presses him up against the cage.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned trying to stall but Nasir improves his position.
Nasir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasir throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Persecutioned counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Persecutioned.
Nasir has his hands on Persecutioned's head, controlling the position.
Nasir looking to control.
Nasir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned.
Nasir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Nasir'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.#T1##SUB#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Persecutioned gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nasir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Persecutioned can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nasir seems keen to control Persecutioned's posture.
Persecutioned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nasir is pulling down on Persecutioned's head to control his posture.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Persecutioned with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persecutioned loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Persecutioned throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned.
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned. #SUB#
Nasir working for a triangle but Persecutioned defends it easily.
Nasir seems keen to control Persecutioned's posture.
Persecutioned landing with the ground and pound.
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nasir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Persecutioned is aware though and is defending well.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasir looking to control.
Nasir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nasir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Persecutioned is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Nasir has momentary wrist control but Persecutioned slips an elbow through the middle.
Persecutioned works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Persecutioned distracts Nasir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.
Persecutioned lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Persecutioned avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Persecutioned scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nasir wants to sweep here but Persecutioned controlling him for the moment.
Nasir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Persecutioned is one step ahead there.
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Persecutioned connects with a couple of short punches.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Persecutioned trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Persecutioned makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Persecutioned with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Persecutioned works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Persecutioned stands up over Nasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Persecutioned postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Nasir looking for a guillotine here but Persecutioned defends easily.
Persecutioned connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Nasir is rocked!#SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Persecutioned rushes Nasir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasir is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Nasir has hold of one of Persecutioned's legs. Persecutioned is fighting the takedown attempt but Nasir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Persecutioned is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nasir stops Persecutioned from standing up.
Nasir controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Persecutioned pushes Nasir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Nasir tries to sprawl but Persecutioned drives through with a takedown into 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!
Persecutioned thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasir's head.
Nasir trying to control from the bottom.
Persecutioned prevents Nasir from improving his position.
Nasir trying to control here.
Persecutioned looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Persecutioned working the head and body with strikes.
Nasir desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nasir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Persecutioned.
Nasir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nasir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Nasir is looking for a triangle but Persecutioned pushes his legs off easily.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow.
Persecutioned wants to control from the top but Nasir keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Persecutioned working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Persecutioned scoring with some ground and pound.
Persecutioned lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Persecutioned looking to pass the guard.
Persecutioned makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Persecutioned got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Persecutioned has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
Persecutioned keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Nasir has a closed guard, preventing Persecutioned from standing up.
Persecutioned with a nice head shot there.
Nasir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Persecutioned tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasir is retaining full guard.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
Persecutioned is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasir has wrist control.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Nasir looking for a guillotine here but Persecutioned defends easily.
Nasir is controlling Persecutioned's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Persecutioned is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasir has wrist control.
Persecutioned working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nasir's head.
Oh Nasir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Persecutioned loads up on a big left hand. Nasir felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Persecutioned looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nasir can't hide his disappointment, as Persecutioned celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
A very excited looking Johny Persecutioned 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.
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Event:
DUEL#69 Kasparitis vs Banner
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
That kick from Universe tenderised Nasir's leg. Nasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Universe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Nasir pushes Universe up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe tries to throw a body punch but Nasir avoids it by throwing Universe back against the cage.
Nasir keeps control of Universe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasir tries to clinch there but Universe circles away.
Nasir is looking to clinch but Universe is avoiding it.
Universe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Nasir drives through and clinches with Universe against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nasir. #TD2#
Nasir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Universe trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nasir wants to work for an arm triangle but Universe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Universe is trying to stand.
Nasir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nasir stops Universe from getting back to his feet.
Nasir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nasir landing strikes from the mount.
Nasir content just to control the position here.
Nasir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Universe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nasir on the ground.#T2#
Nasir lands a big shot there that rocks Universe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nasir wants to control the pace but Universe is squirming around nicely.
Nasir controlling from the full mount. #ES#
Universe bucks up and throws Nasir to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nasir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Universe is out of range.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe blocks a head kick by Nasir.
#CL2#
Nasir forces Universe back against the cage and clinches.
Universe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Universe blocks an elbow strike from Nasir.
#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Universe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Universe throws a head kick that half lands.
Nasir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasir wants to clinch.#CL2#
Universe tries to keep at a distance but Nasir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Universe throws a head punch that misses.
Nasir tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasir pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Universe is pressed up against the cage. Nasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Universe down to the mat. Universe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Nasir clinches.
Nasir looking to slow down the pace here.
Nasir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Universe gets underhooks to prevent Nasir's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nasir moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir wants to take the fight to the mat but Universe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nasir drops back down to his feet.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasir avoids the damage to the body.
Nasir tries a body shot but Universe blocks it.
Nasir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasir throws a punch but it's blocked by Universe. #BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Nasir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nasir.#CL2#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches.
Nasir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasir has Universe pressed against the cage, preventing Universe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Nasir has Universe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nasir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Universe tumbling to the mat - Nasir dives into Universe's guard.#ES#
Universe pushes Nasir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nasir forces Universe back against the cage and clinches.
Nasir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Nasir has hold of one of Universe's legs. Universe is fighting the takedown attempt but Nasir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nasir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nasir works over Universe with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nasir trying to control but Universe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Universe pushes Nasir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Universe. #CUT#
It looks like Kingsley Nasir has been cut.
Nasir looking to slow down the pace here.
Universe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Nasir lands a takedown into guard.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Universe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Universe tries to get out of the position.
Universe can't keep his opponent in guard - Nasir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nasir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nasir trying to control from half guard but Universe is working away.
Universe is trying to stand up here but Nasir is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nasir in particular looking to stall.
Nasir passes to side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Universe's face as Nasir controls the position.
Universe is looking to reverse the position.
Universe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nasir.
Nasir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nasir prevents Universe from escaping the position.
Nasir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nasir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Universe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nasir trying to control the action but Universe is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Nasir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nasir wants to control but Universe is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nasir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nasir trying to control the position but Universe is working away.
Universe dodges the ground and pound from Nasir.
Universe is looking for a sweep.
Nasir is chipping away with strikes.
Nasir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Universe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasir controlling the position from side mount.
Nasir wants to control but Universe is keeping him busy.
Nasir working away.
Nasir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Universe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Nasir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Nasir 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 Universe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Universe pushes Nasir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nasir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Universe is looking to reverse the position.
Universe is trying to control Nasir's posture but Nasir avoids it.
Nasir advances nicely into full mount.
Universe tries to hold on but Nasir postures up.
Nasir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nasir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nasir controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches.
Nasir avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Nasir jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nasir missing with knees to the body.
Nasir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasir avoids the damage to the body.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nasir's defenses.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe blocks the elbow strike.
Universe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasir tries to clinch but Universe moves out of range.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Nasir lands.
We've been told by Universe's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nasir tries to clinch up but Universe circles away and keeps his distance.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Nasir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick there by Universe.#CL2#
Nasir drives through and clinches with Universe against the cage.
#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Universe counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Nasir takes the fight into the clinch.
Nasir is trying to drag Universe to the mat but Universe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nasir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nasir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle.
Nasir jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nasir is trying to pull guard but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Nasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Universe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nasir managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Kingsley Nasir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Universe looking to stall.
Nasir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Universe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasir circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nasir avoids the head kick by Universe.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Nasir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nasir is looking to clinch but Universe is avoiding it.
Nasir fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Universe has closed the distance and engaged Nasir in a clinch.
Universe stops a takedown attempt from Nasir.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasir avoids it.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasir avoids it.
Nasir managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
#T3#
Nasir misses with an elbow strike.
Nasir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Universe clinches up with Nasir and pushes him back against the cage.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nasir is defending well for now.#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasir tries to clinch but Universe is having none of it.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Universe.
#CL2#
Nasir clinches.
Nasir slowing the pace effectively.
Nasir looking for a takedown.
Universe trying to control the position but instead, Nasir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Universe into the cage.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Nasir blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
Nasir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nasir misses with a punch to the body.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nasir has hold of one of Universe's legs. Universe is fighting the takedown attempt but Nasir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kingsley Nasir has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe is looking to stand up but Nasir isn't so interested in that idea.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nasir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Universe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasir stops Universe from standing up.
Nasir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nasir 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Nasir!
After winning the bout, Kingsley Nasir 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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DUEL#64 Silver vs Haack 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Boulami. #CL#
Nasir moves into the clinch.
Boulami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Boulami is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nasir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boulami to the mat. Boulami regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nasir wants to pass the guard but Boulami is keeping the position.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasir is one step ahead there.
Boulami is pulling down on Nasir's head. It's preventing any offense from Nasir, at least for the moment.
Nasir looking to pass the guard.
Boulami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulami swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Boulami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasir defends it easily.
Nasir lands a couple of digs.
Nasir 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.#T1#
Nasir pushes down on Boulami's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nasir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boulami gets full guard.
Boulami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nasir looking to sit in guard and control but Boulami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Nasir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boulami escapes and throws Nasir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nasir is not content to let Boulami control the position.
Boulami throws a strike aimed at the side of Nasir's head but Nasir avoids it well.
Nasir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boulami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nasir gets back to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nasir wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Nasir's hands, connecting with Nasir's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nasir is looking to control Boulami's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nasir avoid being mounted?
Nasir wants to get back to full guard.
Nasir is looking to control Boulami's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nasir avoid being mounted?
Boulami seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nasir tries to roll over but Boulami keeps him under control.
Nasir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nasir trying to hold on to Boulami's head to control him but Boulami postures up.
Nasir manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Boulami is working Nasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nasir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boulami postures up.
Nasir is really struggling to control Boulami but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boulami scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boulami throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nasir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulami trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Boulami with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nasir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Nasir is adopting a defensive guard.
Boulami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasir is keeping the position for now.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Boulami from controlling successfully.
Boulami controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Boulami postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulami is working Nasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boulami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulami trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nasir wants to clinch
and Boulami counters with a good low kick that Nasir was not able to check.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Boulami finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kingsley Nasir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Nasir.
It seemed like Boulami was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boulami scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulami throws a shot to the body.
Boulami lands a nice looking body shot.
Boulami moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Nasir scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Boulami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nasir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boulami manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nasir tries to clinch but Boulami is having none of it.
Boulami is looking to slow Nasir down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boulami in his tracks.
Nasir wants to clinch.
Nasir throws a body kick that misses
and Boulami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nasir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1##CL2#
Boulami moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boulami - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nasir has Boulami pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boulami manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nasir can't get the takedown.
Boulami lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasir tries a knee to the head but Boulami blocks it.
Nasir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boulami gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Nasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Boulami.
Nasir is trying to pull guard but Boulami has him pressed against the cage.
Boulami pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nasir has a couple of punches blocked by Boulami.
Nasir misses with an elbow strike.
Nasir looking to stall.
Boulami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nasir or not. #T2#
Nice body punch from Boulami - that landed with a thud.
Nasir is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boulami is defending well.
Boulami misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boulami.
Boulami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boulami digs a right hand into Nasir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasir's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Boulami.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boulami.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boulami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Boulami gets control of Nasir's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boulami will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boulami keeping full guard, as Nasir tries to pass. #SUB2#
Boulami is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasir defends well.
Nasir trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasir wants to pass the guard but Boulami is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Boulami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nasir throws a strike but Boulami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boulami scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boulami trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Boulami controlling from the top position.
Boulami won't allow Nasir to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nasir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulami defends it easily.
Boulami works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir trying to control the position.
Boulami landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Boulami stands up over Nasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Boulami got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boulami has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boulami trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Boulami is working Nasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Boulami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boulami scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boulami postures up.
Boulami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boulami is in close to Nasir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boulami preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boulami circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boulami counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nasir is looking to clinch.
Boulami flicks out a counter leg kick but Nasir steps away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Boulami fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nasir sprawls well initially but Boulami persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nasir moves into full guard.
Boulami lands a couple of elbows.
Boulami lands a couple of elbows.
Boulami chips away with some ground and pound.
Boulami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasir's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami lands a couple of digs.
Boulami postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow.
Boulami lands a couple of digs.
Boulami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Boulami trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Nasir working a defensive guard but Boulami passes into half guard.
#T1#
Boulami working the head and body with strikes.
Boulami wants to control but Nasir is keeping him busy.
Nasir is looking for a sweep. Boulami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boulami lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Boulami.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boulami lands a nice short elbow.
Boulami drops an elbow to the side of Nasir's head.
Boulami scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Nasir is rocked!
Boulami slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh Nasir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boulami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasir seems to have got his legs back now.
Nasir controlling the position for now.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Nasir's hands, connecting with Nasir's forehead.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boulami is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nasir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulami scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boulami 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#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boulami prevents Nasir from improving his position.
Nasir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nasir trying to control here.
Nasir is concentrating on defense, preventing Boulami from advancing position.
Boulami working Nasir over with strikes.
Omar Boulami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boulami content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Nasir is staying active underneath Boulami, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nasir wants to get back to full guard.
Boulami content to control rather than advance.
Omar Boulami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulami is trying to control. Nasir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boulami thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boulami takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back.
Boulami content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boulami's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nasir tries to clinch but Boulami moves out of range.
Boulami avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nasir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boulami circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Nasir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nasir.
Boulami counters with a body kick.
Nasir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulami swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Boulami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nasir on his heels. He'll look to pass Nasir's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Boulami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boulami 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Boulami!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Omar Boulami waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DUEL#57 Silver vs Phoenix
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nasir has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Nasir jumps guard.
#SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nasir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nasir 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir moves nicely into side control.
Garcia looks winded!
Nasir advances to full mount.
Garcia taking shots to the head. #T1#
Nasir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nasir landing strikes from the mount.
Nasir is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Garcia is in real trouble.
Garcia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nasir.
Nasir continues to stall.
Nasir punches Garcia on the ear. #SUB#
Nasir working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Garcia is doing well to defend. Nasir seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Garcia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kingsley Nasir!
Kingsley Nasir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alexandre Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nasir tries to close the distance and clinch but Block swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nasir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Block throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nasir.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Block slams his shin into Nasir's torso.
Nasir checks a low kick from Block.
Nasir tries to clinch up but Block circles away and keeps his distance.
Block throws a sloppy head kick and Nasir moves out of range easily.
Nasir looks for a takedown but Block sprawls well.
It looked like Block was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nasir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nasir motions for Block to come forward. Nasir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nasir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Block throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Block.
Nasir shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Block misses.
Nasir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Block goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Nasir shoots in and bounces Block off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Block looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Block keeping full guard, as Nasir tries to pass.
Block lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Block is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nasir is controlling Block's posture.
Block stays in close to Nasir's body and controls the position.
Nasir looking to control.
Block stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nasir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Block doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Block manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Block controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Nasir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Block got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Block has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Block is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nasir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nasir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Block trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Block stands and throws Nasir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nasir tries to buck Block off but Block is having none of it.
Nasir can't do much from the bottom here.
Nasir stops Block from passing to mount. #T3#
Block trying to control the action but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Block controls the position.
Block working away.
Block is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nasir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Block working away.
Nasir is not content to let Block control the position.
Nasir is looking to regain half guard here but Block keeps moving and retains side control.
Nasir trying to remain calm as Block controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Block trying to control the action but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Block scoring with punches and elbows.
Nasir is looking to regain half guard here but Block keeps moving and retains side control.
Nasir is trying to control Block's posture but Block avoids it.
Nasir is looking to regain half guard here but Block keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasir keeps working.
Nasir is trying to improve his position.
Nasir wants to control but Block postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Block trying to control the action but Nasir is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Block 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#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Block is refusing to be controlled, as Nasir sits in half guard.
Block tries to get to full guard but Nasir has control of the leg.
Nasir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Block trying to control here.
Nasir passes to side control.
Block is looking to reverse the position.
Block sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nasir trying to control from half guard but Block is working away.
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. Nasir connects with a nice short shot to Block's temple. #T1#
Block is looking to improve his position.
Nasir trying to control from Block's half guard. Block has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Block is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nasir trying to control but Block is working from the bottom.
Nasir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Block keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nasir postures up.
Nasir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Block keeps moving.
Jimmy Block overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Block keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nasir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Block throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nasir wants to clinch up but Block keeps it at a distance.
Block misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasir is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nasir blocks a leg kick.
Block feints and then cracks Nasir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nasir down.
Nasir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Block paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Block jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Block fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nasir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Block with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nasir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Block paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Block defends it nicely.
Nasir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Block.
Kingsley Nasir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nasir rushes Block and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Block fails to land.
Block lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nasir backwards.
Block throws a head punch that misses.
Nasir jumps guard but Block stands there with Nasir around his waist. Nasir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Block breaks the clinch.
Nasir checks a leg kick.
Block lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Block scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Block tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Nasir rushes Block and presses him up against the cage.
Block dodges an elbow strike from Nasir.
Nasir blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Block is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Block has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Block working aggressively here.
Block blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nasir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blocks head.
Block throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasir.
Block throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Block breaks the clinch.
Block blocks a jab.#CL2#
Nasir darts in and clinches Block up against the cage.
Block fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Block prevents the takedown attempt.
Block works on Nasir's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Block dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nasir tries a head kick but it misses.
Block cracks Nasir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Block throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Block lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nasir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Block manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Block throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Nasir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Block manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nasir is working Block over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nasir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Block escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nasir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Block is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Block keeps moving.
Nasir postures up.
#T1#
Block working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasir.
Nasir stands up over Block, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nasir postures up in Block's guard and throws a big left but Block blocks it. #SUB#
Nasir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Block has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nasir has managed to get both his arms back between Block's legs - danger averted.
Nasir stays in close to Block's body and controls the position.
Block looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nasir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nasir is in close to Block's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nasir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nasir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nasir uses his free foot to push down on Block's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Block.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Block gets back to half guard.
Nasir trying to mount his opponent but Block defends it.
Block gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Block is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Block is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nasir works over Block with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir lands a couple of digs.
Nasir slips nicely into half guard.
Block trying to control but Nasir postures up.
Nasir is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Block is refusing to be controlled, as Nasir sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nasir lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Block looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nasir is keen to just control but Block is a slippery customer.
Block has hold of Nasir's hands but Nasir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nasir stops Block from getting back to his feet.
Jimmy Block is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Block keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Block wants to get back to his feet.
Block trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nasir controlling the action here.
Block wants to improve his position but Nasir is controlling well.
Block has hold of Nasir's hands but Nasir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Nasir is looking for a kimura but Block is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nasir to get the leverage.
Block is looking to improve his position.
Nasir tries to pass to full mount but Block defends it.
Nasir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Block wants to control but Nasir is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Block tries to get to full guard but Nasir has control of the leg.
Nasir lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Nasir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Block has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Block!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Block 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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Event:
BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nasir has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Nasir gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russel regains guard.
Nasir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Nasir is in close to Russel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Nasir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasir throwing strikes from guard but Russel blocks nicely. #T1#
Nasir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Russel is trying to keep Nasir in close.
Nasir advances to half guard.
Nasir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russel keeps working.
Nasir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russel is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasir working Russel over with strikes. #T2#
Nasir is trying to control the action in half guard but Russel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nasir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Russel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nasir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nasir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasir is trying to control. Russel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nasir stalling.
Russel is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Russel is staying active underneath Nasir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nasir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nasir controlling the action here.
Russel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nasir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Russel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Nasir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russel sees it coming and defends easily.
Russel taking some punishment here, with Nasir in his half guard.
Nasir passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nasir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nasir prevents Russel from getting the reversal.
Nasir looking to control but Russel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Nasir dominating with strikes here.
Nasir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nasir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Russel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nasir controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel is trying to escape the mount.
Nasir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russel is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasir prevents Russel from getting the reversal.
Nasir controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir dominated that round.
That's time! Nasir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Nasir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Russel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nasir has Russel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nasir jumps into guard, dragging Russel to the mat.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nasir wants to sweep here but Russel controlling him for the moment.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nasir working for a triangle but Russel defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Nasir'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel distracts Nasir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russel throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Russel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russel has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Nasir controlling Russel's posture.
Russel throws a big right hand that misses.
Nasir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nasir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russel can do to turn this around?
Russel wants to control from the top but Nasir keeps moving.
Nasir controlling the position.#SUB#
Nasir has his foot on Russel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russel works his way back into a safe position though.
Russel wants to control from the top but Nasir keeps moving.
Russel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Russel won't allow Nasir to sweep him here.
Russel landing with the ground and pound.
Nasir wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Russel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasir's head.#SUB#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Russel postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow.
Russel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nasir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Nasir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russel stopping the sweep attempt from Nasir.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Nasir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Nasir 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##T3#
Russel is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nasir looking to control but Russel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nasir controlling the position easily from mount.
Russel is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Nasir is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Russel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Russel!
Nasir controls Russel momentarily but Russel frees himself.
Nasir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russel working some strikes from top position.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russel wants to control from the top but Nasir keeps moving. #SUB#
Nasir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russel is aware though and is defending well.
Kingsley Nasir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russel landing some decent shots from guard.
Russel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Russel landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nasir looking for a guillotine here but Russel defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maricue Russel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nasir misses with a body kick.
Nasir leaves Russel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nasir defends it nicely.#CL#
Nasir closes the distance and pushes Russel back into the cage.
Russel avoiding damage as Nasir throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kingsley Nasir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Russel has Nasir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nasir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nasir has Russel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Russel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russel avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasir.
Nasir lands with a left to the head.
Russel tries to pull guard but Nasir holds him up against the cage and eventually Russel drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Nasir decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Nasir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nasir trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nasir is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Nasir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasir is one step ahead there.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Nasir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nasir looking to pass the guard.
Nasir throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Nasir throws a big right hand that misses.
Nasir trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Nasir won't allow Russel to sweep him here.
Nasir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nasir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Russel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nasir has managed to get both his arms back between Russel's legs - danger averted.
Nasir trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasir is one step ahead there.
Nasir chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nasir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nasir passes Russel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Russel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nasir is working away from the top position though.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
Nasir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Russel is not content to let Nasir control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nasir throws a head kick that Russel semi-blocks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nasir is defended easily by Russel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Nasir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nasir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Nasir!
Kingsley Nasir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Lynn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Nasir has Lynn up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nasir can't get the takedown.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Nasir.
Nasir wants a takedown.
#BC#
Lynn manages to break the clinch.
Lynn misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynn.
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nasir instigates a clinch.
Nasir is looking for a takedown.
Russell Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Lynn taking a breather.#T1##BC#
Lynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Nasir to work.
#TD2#
Nasir pulls guard.
Lynn lands a couple of digs.
Lynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nasir controlling the position.
Lynn postures up in Nasir's guard and throws a big left but Nasir blocks it.
Lynn postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow.
Nasir has control of Lynn's left arm, preventing Lynn from doing any damage.
Lynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Nasir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynn is aware though and is defending well.
Lynn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Lynn postures up.
Lynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir has momentary wrist control but Lynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Lynn is in close to Nasir's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nasir wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Nasir.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Nasir keeps moving.
Lynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Nasir has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Nasir controls Lynn momentarily but Lynn frees himself.
Lynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nasir trying to control the position.
Lynn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasir is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nasir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nasir is trying to keep Lynn in close.
Nasir has control of Lynn's left arm, preventing Lynn from doing any damage.
Lynn throwing strikes but missing.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Nasir is pulling down on Lynn's head. It's preventing any offense from Lynn, at least for the moment.
Lynn postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow.
Nasir 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.
Lynn landing some decent shots from guard.
Lynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Nasir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Nasir working for a triangle but Lynn defends it easily.
Nasir pulls Lynn in close to prevent any damage.
Lynn works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir trying to control the position.
Nasir looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasir, not yet.
Lynn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nasir is trying to keep Lynn in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Lynn dominated that 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.
#R2#
Lynn lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Lynn drops Nasir with a beautiful combination! Nasir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lynn is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Kingsley Nasir has been cut.
Nasir scores with a shot to the body.
#KD#
Lynn sends Nasir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lynn is motioning to the referee to let Nasir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Nasir is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nasir is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynn finish him?
Lynn cracks Nasir on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nasir falls backwards against the cage. Lynn follows up with more strikes that drop Nasir to his knees. Lynn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nasir! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Lynn!
Our winner, Russell Lynn, 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.
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Event:
BFT-486: PRIDE Never Die! 19
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nasir tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasir slips under a jab.
Lynn misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Lynn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynn misses with a two punch combination.
Nasir was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nasir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lynn.#CL#
Nasir tries to keep at a distance but Lynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lynn managing to block the knees to the body from Nasir.
#TD2#
Nasir pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynn has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Nasir looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasir, not yet. #SUB2#
Nasir is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lynn has his hands clasped together but Nasir extends and breaks Lynn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nasir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kingsley Nasir!
After winning the bout, Kingsley Nasir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Keiko Lynn was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.
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Event:
BFT-481: Bondi Beach Brawl 8
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fynn misses with a hook. Nasir ducked under it nicely.
Nasir slips a jab and a cross from Fynn.
Fynn throws a sloppy head kick and Nasir moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Nasir has managed to clinch.
Fynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Fynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob Fynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nasir. That did some damage!#CL#
Fynn moves into the clinch.
Fynn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nasir.
Nasir is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fynn misses with the head strike.
Fynn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fynn leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1##TD#
Fynn decides to pull guard.
Nasir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nasir won't allow Fynn to get back to his feet.
Nasir tries to free his leg and advance position but Fynn is retaining full guard.
Nasir postures up in Fynn's guard and throws a big left but Fynn blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasir looking to sit in guard and control but Fynn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Fynn is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasir has wrist control.
Nasir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nasir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fynn defends well.
Fynn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Fynn stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Fynn moves into range and clinches up with Nasir.
Nice elbow from Fynn.
Fynn scores with a shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bob Fynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.#BC#
Fynn breaks from the clinch.
Nasir ducks under a wild hook from Fynn.
Nasir thinks about the counter body kick.
Nasir tries to clinch up but Fynn circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3##CL#
Fynn drives through and clinches with Nasir against the cage.
Nasir wants to take the fight to the mat but Fynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fynn is trying to push Nasir away but Nasir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nasir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fynn manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nasir gets tackled into the cage by Fynn. Fynn maintains the clinch.
Fynn stalling in the clinch but Nasir improves position.
Nasir avoiding damage as Fynn throws knees to the body.
Fynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fynn wants to get back to striking at distance but Nasir won't allow it.
Fynn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fynn taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Fynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fynn misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Nasir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fynn prevents it.
Fynn lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Nasir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nasir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fynn's guard. #REVB#
Nasir preventing the sweep.
Nasir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nasir postures up in Fynn's guard and throws a big left but Fynn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fynn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nasir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fynn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nasir moves in looking to clinch but Fynn pushes him off.
Nasir scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Fynn moves into the clinch.
Fynn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nasir.
#BC#
Fynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fynn with a hook.
Fynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasir can do to turn this around?
Fynn looks to land a right hand but Nasir moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fynn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nasir on the side of the head.#CL#
Fynn clinches with his opponent.
Nasir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob Fynn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fynn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nasir backwards. #T1#
Nasir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fynn wants to break free but Nasir has control.
#BC#
Fynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fynn misses with a hook
and Nasir counters with a nice uppercut.
Nasir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fynn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nasir thinking.
Nasir lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Fynn closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Fynn pulls guard successfully.
Nasir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nasir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Nasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fynn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nasir controls the pace.
Fynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nasir looking to sit in guard and control but Fynn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!#SUB2#
Nasir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fynn defends well.
Nasir being controlled here, momentarily.
Nasir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Fynn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nasir's guard.
Fynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fynn won't allow Nasir to sweep him here.
Fynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nasir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fynn is fighting to break Nasir's control of his arms but Nasir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fynn lands a couple of elbows.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Fynn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nasir trying to control the position.
Nasir is controlling Fynn's posture.
Fynn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nasir is proving hard to escape from.
Fynn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fynn 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.#SU#
Fynn stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Fynn dives in and scores a takedown into Nasir's guard.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Fynn from controlling successfully.
Bob Fynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasir is looking to sweep but instead, Fynn has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fynn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Fynn does no damage.
Nasir takes one to the side of the head.
Nasir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Nasir moves into the clinch.
Fynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasir.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fynn is trying to break the clinch but Nasir has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Fynn drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Fynn pushes Nasir off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fynn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob Fynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nasir clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Fynn decides to pull guard. #T1#
Nasir trying to control but Fynn is working from the bottom.
Fynn wants to stand but Nasir is controlling the position.
Nasir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nasir wants to pass the guard but Fynn is keeping the position.
Fynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasir.
Nasir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nasir is looking to pass into half guard but Fynn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fynn is in guard.#REVR#
Fynn postures up.
#SUB2#
Nasir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fynn defends well.#SU#
Nasir is working an open guard so Fynn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fynn lands a jab to the nose.
Fynn lands a jab-cross combination.
Fynn throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Fynn instigates a clinch.
Nasir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fynn.
Fynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fynn is trying to break the clinch but Nasir is controlling him.
Nasir tries to pull guard but Fynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Nasir drops back down to his feet.
Bob Fynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fynn.
Nasir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nasir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob Fynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nasir goes for a takedown attempt but Fynn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nasir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fynn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nasir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fynn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nasir back to the cage. Fynn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nasir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Nasir tries to keep at a distance but Fynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nasir wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Nasir manages to pull guard.
Fynn trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fynn chips away with some ground and pound.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fynn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nasir trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fynn works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Nasir has an active guard here but Fynn has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.
Fynn tries to stand and escape but Nasir is controlling the position.
Fynn stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Fynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fynn!
Bob Fynn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
BFT-478
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Brigglett blocks a leg kick.
Brigglett throws a quick counter head kick but Nasir was just out of range.
Brigglett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasir counters with a head kick. That will keep Brigglett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingsley Nasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brigglett misses with a wild combination.
Brigglett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nasir. That did some damage!#TD2#
Nasir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brigglett's half guard.
Nasir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigglett is trying to get back to full guard.
Nasir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brigglett's head. #SUB2#
Nasir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nasir controlling the action here.
Nasir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nasir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.
Brigglett is looking to improve his position.
Nasir slows the pace down in half guard.
Nasir trying to pass the guard but Brigglett defending well.
Brigglett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nasir.
Brigglett tries to roll over but Nasir keeps him under control.
Nasir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brigglett!
Nasir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brigglett's face.
Nasir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brigglett?
#T3#
Nasir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nasir looking to finish Brigglett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brigglett!
Nasir landing shots from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
Nasir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Brigglett is rocked!#SUB2#
Nasir working for a guillotine from mount but Brigglett is in no mood to give up.
Oh Brigglett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nasir is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Brigglett goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nasir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kingsley Nasir!
Our winner, Kingsley Nasir, 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.
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Event:
BFT-473
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan leaves Nasir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Nasir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan sizes up Nasir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Nasir gets a clinch.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Nasir is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Khan. #TD2#
Nasir is trying to trip Khan. He has hold of a leg but Khan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nasir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nasir working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Nasir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nasir won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Khan keeping full guard, as Nasir tries to pass. #T1#
Nasir postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Nasir from controlling successfully.
Nasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nasir tries to clinch but Khan moves away
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Nasir lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Khan slips a jab from Nasir.#T2#
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nasir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nasir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Khan jabs at Nasir's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nasir thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.#T3#
Khan misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Nasir moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genghis Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Nasir avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Nasir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nasir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Nasir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan lands a body shot.
Nasir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingsley Nasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasir looks winded!#T4#
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasir was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Nasir is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nasir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nasir tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Nasir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nasir has time to react.
Khan punishes Nasir's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nasir. Nasir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khan is stalling in the full guard.
Khan is pushing down on Nasir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nasir is fighting to maintain full guard but Khan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Khan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Nasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan connects with a leg kick. Nasir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nasir throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Khan clinches with his opponent.
Nasir blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands a body shot. #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nasir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Khan can't fight it off and eventually Nasir manages to take the fight to the floor. Khan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasir can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasir misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nasir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Genghis Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nasir.
Khan goes for a double leg but Nasir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nasir continues to drive forward.#CL#
Khan has managed to clinch.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nasir lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nasir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a shot to the body.
Khan cracks Nasir with a nice body shot.
Genghis Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nasir is breathing heavily.
Nasir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Nasir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Khan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasir blocking some punches.
Nasir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Nasir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasir.
Nasir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nasir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Nasir.
Stalling in the clinch from Khan.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nasir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasir. #T3#
Nasir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Genghis Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nasir takes a shot to the head.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasir.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Nasir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nasir misses with a punch to the body.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Nasir blocking some punches.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Khan misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Nasir drags the fight down to the ground.
Khan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khan'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.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Nasir.
Khan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Nasir's head.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Nasir slips the punch.#CL#
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasir misses with a knee strike.
Nasir prevents a body shot from Khan. #TD2#
Nasir gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khan regains guard.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Khan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nasir wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Nasir throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Khan pulls Nasir in to control the position.
Nasir trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khan pulls Nasir in close to his closed guard and prevents Nasir from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nasir misses with a double jab.
Nasir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nasir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasir fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nasir throws a front kick aimed at Khan's knee but Khan avoids it well.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan moves forwards but Nasir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Nasir takes the fight into the clinch.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nasir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khan to keep the fight standing.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Nasir avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Nasir's ribcage. Nasir let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Nasir takes a shot to the head.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasir's elbow.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan avoiding damage as Nasir throws knees to the body.
Khan is stalling here.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan lands a left hand.
Genghis Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nasir misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Khan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nasir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khan to the mat. Khan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kingsley Nasir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan wants to stand up but Nasir is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nasir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Khan keeping full guard, as Nasir tries to pass.
Nasir advances position into side control!
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!#SUB2#
Nasir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nasir wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Nasir is trying to ground and pound but Khan uses the momentary lack of control by Nasir to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genghis Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-470: Bondi Beach Brawl 6
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nasir looking to score a takedown here. Byczynski is defending well but Nasir drives through and ends up in Byczynski's guard.
Byczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasir is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byczynski holds on and takes a little breather.
Nasir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nasir trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasir looking to sit in guard and control but Byczynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nasir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byczynski 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.
Byczynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Nasir wants to sweep here but Byczynski controlling him for the moment.
Byczynski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nasir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byczynski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byczynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Nasir misses.
Nasir catches Byczynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Nasir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Byczynski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nasir.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nasir controls the pace.
Byczynski 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#
Byczynski performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Byczynski is thwarting Nasir's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byczynski content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byczynski throwing shots but Nasir is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jari Byczynski will probably get the nod.
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#
Nasir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nasir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nasir controlling the position easily from mount.
Nasir lands a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir controlling from mount.
Byczynski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Nasir trying to control but Byczynski is having none of it.
Byczynski prevents Nasir from taking his back.
Byczynski is looking to improve his position but Nasir isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Nasir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nasir with the ground and pound from mount.
Nasir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Byczynski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Byczynski wants to control but Nasir is having none of it.#T2#
Nasir tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
Byczynski wants to hold on but Nasir pushes him away.
Nasir wants to control the pace but Byczynski is squirming around nicely.
Byczynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Nasir has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Byczynski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byczynski is staying active underneath Nasir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nasir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Nasir is working for a kimura but Byczynski is defending it quite comfortably.
Byczynski is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nasir is stalling here. Byczynski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nasir seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Byczynski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kingsley Nasir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byczynski controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Nasir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasir tries to buck Byczynski off but Byczynski is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byczynski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nasir is avoiding damage well.
Byczynski just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Nasir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Byczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byczynski wants to slow Nasir down by chopping away at his legs.
Byczynski looks to throw the jab but Nasir is out of range.
Nasir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nasir avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
Nasir scores with a nice head shot.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasir.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nasir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byczynski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byczynski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Byczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasir.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Nasir ducks under and follows up with a left that Nasir also avoids with ease.
Byczynski misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir misses with an uppercut
and Byczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Byczynski scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Byczynski has managed to clinch.
Byczynski misses with the head strike.
Byczynski has Nasir pushed against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with the head strike.
Byczynski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Byczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Byczynski is struggling to control the position.
Nasir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Nasir tries to pull guard but Byczynski won't allow it.
Byczynski misses with some punches.
Byczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byczynski is trying to force a seperation but Nasir has the dominant position.
Byczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczynski stalling the fight.
Byczynski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nasir's defenses.
Byczynski tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Nasir jumps guard but Byczynski stands there with Nasir around his waist. Nasir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingsley Nasir.
Byczynski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Byczynski fails to land.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nasir blocks it with crossed arms.
Byczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasir fails to pull guard.
Nasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Byczynski after a bit of a struggle.
Byczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Byczynski lands with a right to the head.
Nasir is trying to drag Byczynski to the mat but Byczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nasir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Byczynski tries to work over Nasir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Nasir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short left from Byczynski.
Byczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kingsley Nasir!
A victorious Kingsley Nasir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaffney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gaffney throws a nice looking combination but Nasir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Nasir does it's job there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaffney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaffney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nasir blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaffney landing knees to the head.
Gaffney misses with a knee strike.
Gaffney throws a head punch that misses.
Nasir tries to throw a body punch but Gaffney avoids it by throwing Nasir back against the cage.
Nasir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaffney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nasir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow. #T1#
Nasir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
Nasir keeps control of Gaffney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaffney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney lands an elbow inside that Nasir shrugs off.
Nasir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaffney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nasir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasir connects with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaffney scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Nasir misses its intended target. #TD#
Gaffney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaffney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Gaffney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaffney has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaffney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gaffney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaffney postures up in Nasir's guard and throws a big left but Nasir blocks it.
Gaffney 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.
Gaffney tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasir is retaining full guard.
Gaffney looking to sit in guard and control but Nasir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nasir postures up in Gaffney's guard and throws a big left but Gaffney blocks it.
Nasir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaffney is keeping the position for now.
Gaffney wants to stand but Nasir is controlling the position. #ES#
Gaffney pushes Nasir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Gaffney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaffney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasir slips a jab and a cross from Gaffney.
Nasir thuds a left hand into Gaffney's body.#TD2#
Nasir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaffney's guard.
Nasir is working Gaffney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nasir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nasir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaffney tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaffney is looking to stand up but Nasir isn't so interested in that idea.
Nasir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Gaffney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasir throws a big elbow that misses.
Gaffney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaffney is keeping the position for now.
Nasir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nasir stops Gaffney from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nasir throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaffney counters with a straight right hand.
Gaffney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nasir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaffney swinging wildly here.
Nasir tries a quick counter leg kick but Gaffney is wise to it.
Nasir misses with an uppercut.
Gaffney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hamish Gaffney will probably get the nod.
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#
Decent striking displayed by Nasir there.
A swing and a miss from Nasir.
Nasir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gaffney looks for a takedown but Nasir sprawls well.
Gaffney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Gaffney. Those never looked like landing.
Nasir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaffney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaffney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaffney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nasir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaffney's guard.
Gaffney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nasir dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Gaffney taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nasir working away.#T1#
Gaffney is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Nasir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Gaffney is rocked!
Nasir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nasir is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaffney is defending well.
Nasir cracks Gaffney with a big right hand but Gaffney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Gaffney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasir working the body and head with strikes.
Nasir crunches a massive hammerfist down on Gaffney - he's out! Nasir Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kingsley Nasir!
A relieved looking Kingsley Nasir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFT-457: Martin vs Tentheros
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tuilagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nasir finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuilagi's head.
Nasir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuilagi.
A little feinted left hand from Tuilagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasir works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Tuilagi.
Nasir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuilagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuilagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nasir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasir throws a shot from downtown. Tuilagi moves away and avoids it.
Nasir throws a sloppy body shot
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Nasir there.
Tuilagi loads up on a big right hand but Nasir slips the punch.
Tuilagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasir.
#TD2#
Nasir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuilagi's 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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nasir lands a nice short elbow.
Tuilagi wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi is not content to let Nasir control the position.#T1##SUB#
Nasir thows an elbow strike that misses. Tuilagi gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Nasir doesn't seem too bothered but Tuilagi quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Nasir is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Nasir 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 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Tuilagi!
After the big win, Manu Tuilagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HERITAGE Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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