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Event:
GKNY 75 - Monk v Powell
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kinshaw cracks Nurmagemedov with a good jab.
Nurmagemedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kinshaw throws a jab when Nurmagemedov was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov is defended easily by Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinshaw swivels and escapes.
Nurmagemedov avoids the body shot from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Nurmagemedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kinshaw's guard.
Kinshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kinshaw has his hands on Nurmagemedov's head, controlling the position.
Kinshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagemedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kinshaw's head.#T1#
Kinshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagemedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagemedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kinshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagemedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagemedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinshaw has wrist control.
Kinshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagemedov throws an elbow that misses. Kinshaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagemedov's guard. Nice move by Kinshaw!#REVR##T2#
Kinshaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagemedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nurmagemedov wants to stand but Kinshaw is controlling the position.
Kinshaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinshaw misses with the combination.
Nurmagemedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Karter Kinshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagemedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinshaw tries to avoid it but Nurmagemedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinshaw to the ground. Kinshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kinshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Kinshaw catches Nurmagemedov right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Nurmagemedov feints and as Kinshaw raises his hands in defense, Nurmagemedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagemedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Kinshaw controlling Nurmagemedov's posture.
Nurmagemedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinshaw has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nurmagemedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Nurmagemedov from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kinshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagemedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Karter Kinshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kinshaw misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Kinshaw's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagemedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagemedov misses with a takedown
and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinshaw defends it well.#CL#
Kinshaw clinches.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is trying to break the clinch but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagemedov is trying to drag Kinshaw to the mat but Kinshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karter Kinshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov prevents a body shot from Kinshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown but Kinshaw manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagemedov's head.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is trying to pull guard but Kinshaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov wants a takedown.
#T1#
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinshaw lands a right hand.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Kinshaw stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagemedov is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinshaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagemedov has been cut.
Nurmagemedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kinshaw is leaning against Nurmagemedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagemedov managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
A left hand lands to the body for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw works on Nurmagemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagemedov avoids it.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagemedov can do to turn this around?
Kinshaw cracks Nurmagemedov with a nice body shot.
Kinshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Nurmagemedov is trying to break free.
Kinshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagemedovs head. #ROC#
Nurmagemedov is rocked!
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagemedov backwards.
Nurmagemedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagemedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagemedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagemedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Kinshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Nurmagemedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagemedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw works on Nurmagemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kinshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karter Kinshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagemedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagemedov drops to his knees and Kinshaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Kinshaw!
Karter Kinshaw retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
GKNY 71 - Cruz V Mencken
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nurmagemedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown but Heiskanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heiskanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Nurmagemedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmagemedov tries to pass to full mount but Heiskanen defends it.
Heiskanen wants to get back to full guard.
Heiskanen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nurmagemedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagemedov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Nurmagemedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heiskanen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heiskanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Heiskanen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nurmagemedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Heiskanen wants to control but Nurmagemedov is having none of it.
Nurmagemedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Heiskanen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagemedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Heiskanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagemedov with shots to the head and body - Heiskanen looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Heiskanen is rocked!
We've been hearing that Nurmagemedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagemedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Heiskanen is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagemedov finish him?
Nurmagemedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nurmagemedov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Heiskanen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Khabib Nurmagemedov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GKNY 63 - Sackett V Murhaa II
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
MC leaves Nurmagemedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagemedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MC avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurmagemedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MC sprawls well. MC wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagemedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov looks for a takedown but MC sprawls well.
Nurmagemedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagemedov or perhaps it was just good defense by MC, which made it look bad. #CL#
Nurmagemedov gets tackled into the cage by MC. MC maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagemedov avoids it.
MC crunches a lovely knee into Nurmagemedov's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but MC won't allow it.
Nurmagemedov looking for a takedown.
MC lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagemedov has been cut.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
Nurmagemedov looks winded!#T1#
Nurmagemedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nurmagemedov goes for a takedown attempt but MC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
MC has taken the fight to the clinch.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurmagemedov looking for a takedown.
MC crunches a lovely knee into Nurmagemedov's ribcage.
Knees to the body from MC.
Nurmagemedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
MC has Nurmagemedov up against the cage in a clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagemedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MC is defending well.
Nurmagemedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
MC scores with a knee to the head.
Nurmagemedov looking for a takedown.
A short right from MC on the inside.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MC landing knees to the head.
MC prevents Nurmagemedov from breaking the clinch.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagemedov's defenses.
Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmagemedov wants a takedown but no success here.
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagemedov can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Nurmagemedov breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagemedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
MC clinches up with Nurmagemedov and pushes him back against the cage.
MC crunches a lovely knee into Nurmagemedov's ribcage.
MC lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagemedov backwards. #T3#
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MC gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MC scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
Nurmagemedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagemedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MC pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurmagemedov won't want to take too many of those.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurmagemedov won't want to take too many of those.
MC presses Nurmagemedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MC lands a nice elbow.
MC scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MC gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagemedov's takedown attempt.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
MC lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for MC.
MC lands an elbow inside that Nurmagemedov shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Khabib Nurmagemedov's cut even more.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MC lands a knee to the body.
Nurmagemedov takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Nurmagemedov is rocked!
MC lands an elbow inside.
Nurmagemedov is still on wobbly legs! Can MC finish him?
MC lands a shoulder strike.
MC has Nurmagemedov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Nurmagemedov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from MC - that's hurt Nurmagemedov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Nurmagemedov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Nurmagemedov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hesa MC!
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