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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kerchev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerchev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nopark to regain full guard. #SU2#
Kerchev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kerchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerchev tries to clinch but Nopark moves out of range.
Nopark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Kerchev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nopark is not content to let Kerchev control the position.
Kerchev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nopark's thigh. Nopark counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nopark pulls Kerchev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kerchev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nopark 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nopark holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nopark keeping full guard, as Kerchev tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kerchev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nopark quickly recovers to half guard.
Nopark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nopark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nopark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nopark.
Nopark is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kerchev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nopark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nopark pulls Kerchev in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Nopark gets caught flat footed, as Kerchev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerchev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nopark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kerchev wants to pass the guard but Nopark is keeping the position.
Nopark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerchev looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nopark 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kerchev 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#
Nopark keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kerchev gets caught napping as Nopark dives in and scores a takedown. Kerchev manages to retain guard.
Kerchev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nopark manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Kerchev wants to improve his position but Nopark is controlling well.
Dimitri Kerchev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerchev keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerchev wants to get back to full guard but Nopark has mounted him!
Nopark controlling his opponent. #T1##SU#
Nopark stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kerchev is breathing heavily.
Kerchev tries to clinch but Nopark moves out of range.
It looked like Nopark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Kerchev gets a takedown into half guard.
Kerchev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nopark keeps working.
Nopark keeping control of the position.
Kerchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Nopark gets back to full guard.
Nopark 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##SU#
Nopark gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Kerchev gets caught flat footed, as Nopark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerchev is looking to stand back up but Nopark counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kerchev. #T3##REVB##SU#
Nopark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kerchev is looking to clinch but Nopark is avoiding it.
#TD#
Nopark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nopark lands in his opponent's guard.
Kerchev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nopark manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB##SU#
Nopark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck for Nopark with that takedown attempt.
Nopark shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Kerchev. No joy for Nopark on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Nopark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dimitri Kerchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nopark throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Nopark dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nopark gets caught flat footed, as Kerchev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nopark has Kerchev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kerchev wants to control from the top but Nopark keeps moving.
Nopark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kerchev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Nopark stands and steps away. Kerchev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kerchev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nopark to the mat! Nopark manages to get full guard. #ES#
Nopark has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kerchev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kerchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Kerchev pulls guard.
Nopark passes Kerchev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Nopark 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.
#SU#
Nopark decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nopark throws a sloppy head kick and Kerchev moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kerchev misses.
Kerchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nopark looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2##TD#
Nopark drives through with a takedown into Kerchev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kerchev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nopark dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Nopark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sage Nopark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Nopark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kerchev tries to kick Nopark off in order to stand up. Nopark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kerchev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nopark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nopark looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##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.
Kerchev is trying to reverse the position but instead Nopark has taken his back - oops!
Kerchev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nopark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kerchev for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sage Nopark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nopark 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sage Nopark!
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Event:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Gates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gates.
Gates's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gates's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mason Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gates misses with the combination.
Nopark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gates wants it to stay on the feet.
Gates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Gates gets caught napping as Nopark dives in and scores a takedown. Gates manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Gates pushes Nopark off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gates wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Gates closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Nopark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gates throws a head kick but Nopark moves out of range.
#T1#
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nopark or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Nopark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nopark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gates counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nopark paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Nopark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gates's guard.#T2##ES2#
Gates manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gates cracks a nice hook into Nopark's ribs.
Gates scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gates wants it to stay on the feet.
Gates stuffs the takedown attempt from Nopark. Nopark gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nopark throws a big counter combination but Gates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Gates forces Nopark back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gates avoids the head kick by Nopark.
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Gates moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nopark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nopark fails with the takedown
and Gates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL2#
Gates pushes Nopark up against the cage in a clinch.
Gates pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Gates throws a right and a left that Nopark avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Gates 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#
Nopark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gates's waist but Gates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nopark off to one side.
Nopark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nopark appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nopark is looking to control Gates's arms but Gates gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nopark has his back to the cage.
Gates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gates takes the fight into the clinch.
Nopark is trying to maintain a safe position but Gates gets an underhook and turns Nopark into the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gates.#BC2#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nopark blocks a head kick by Gates.
Nopark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Nopark with that takedown attempt.
Gates wants to counter the offense by Nopark and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Nopark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gates looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Gates throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Gates forces Nopark back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nopark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gates lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gates.
Mason Gates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gates misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Gates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nopark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Nopark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Gates.
Nopark shoots and misses
and Gates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nopark thinking.
Gates lands with a nice combination. Nopark backs away looking to recover.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Nopark moves out of range easily.
Mason Gates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nopark darts in looking for a takedown but Gates gets double underhooks and turns Nopark into the cage.
Nopark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nopark gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Gates darts in and clinches Nopark up against the cage.#BC2#
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Nopark circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Gates looks to move away, Nopark throws a big counter combo but Gates just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Gates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Nopark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gates to the ground. Nopark is now in Gates's guard.
Mason Gates has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Gates is working an open guard so Nopark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gates throws a right hand that Nopark ducks under and follows up with a left that Nopark also avoids with ease.
Nopark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nopark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nopark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Gates. No joy for Nopark on that attempt.
Nopark shoots and misses
and Gates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Gates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Gates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nopark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Gates both land. Nice combination.
Nopark tries for a takedown but Gates circles away easily
and Gates counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Nopark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gates throws a series of punches but Nopark avoids them all with ease.
Nopark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Gates does no damage.
Nopark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Gates clinches up against the cage.
Gates tries a body shot but Nopark blocks it.
#BC2#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Gates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nopark is looking for a counter combo.
Gates feints a jab promting Nopark to slip. Gates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nopark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nopark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gates misses with a two punch combination.
Gates stuns Nopark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nopark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nopark thinking. #T4#
Gates looks to land a combination but Nopark avoids it well.
Gates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gates duly obliges.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick
and Nopark counters with a three punch combo that has Gates backing up. Gates nods at Nopark to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nopark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gates avoids it really well and circles away.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Gates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gates 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Gates!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Gates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rashidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nopark was covering up waiting for the punch and Rashidov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Rashidov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nopark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rashidov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rashidov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nopark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rashidov is in Nopark's guard.
Rashidov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nopark has wrist control.
Nopark keeping moving, preventing Rashidov from controlling successfully.
Rashidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nopark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashidov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nopark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rashidov.
Nopark trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rashidov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rashidov looking to sit in guard and control but Nopark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nopark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rashidov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nopark is now in half guard.
Rashidov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rashidov wants to control but Nopark passes into side.
Rashidov looking for a sweep but Nopark has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Rashidov is working to get back to half guard.
Rashidov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rashidov breaks Nopark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Rashidov has gone for a leg lock! Nopark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rashidov's guard.#REVR#
Nopark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Rashidov working for submissions but it's allowed Nopark to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rashidov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rashidov tries to roll over but Nopark keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nopark wants to free his trapped foot but Rashidov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rashidov trying to get back to full guard but Nopark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nopark controlling the position easily from mount.
Rashidov tries to hold on but Nopark pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nopark controlling from the full mount.
Rashidov is looking to get to half guard.
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 Sage Nopark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nopark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nopark enables Rashidov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nopark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rashidov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nopark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rashidov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nopark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rashidov working for submissions but it's allowed Nopark to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashidov pushes Nopark off looking to stand but Nopark dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Rashidov wants to control but Nopark passes into side.
Sage Nopark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rashidov is looking to regain half guard here but Nopark keeps moving and retains side control.
Rashidov regains half guard.#SU#
Nopark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Rashidov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nopark quickly recovers to half guard.
Nopark is staying active underneath Rashidov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rashidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nopark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rashidov. #T2#
Rashidov throwing shots but Nopark is blocking nicely.
Rashidov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Rashidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nopark sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rashidov wants to pass to mount but Nopark is defending the position.
Nopark works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nopark holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Rashidov looking to sit in guard and control but Nopark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Nopark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Rashidov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nopark to the mat! Nopark manages to get full guard.
Rashidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nopark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashidov is fighting to break Nopark's control of his arms but Nopark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Nopark is working an open guard so Rashidov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Rashidov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rashidov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rashidov looking to pass the guard.
Rashidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nopark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashidov is breathing heavily.
Nopark pulls Rashidov in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashidov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rashidov wants to control from the top but Nopark keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Rashidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rashidov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rashidov showed some decent athleticism there.
Nopark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rashidov.
Rashidov misses with a head shot. Nopark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nopark has Rashidov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rashidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nopark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rashidov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rashidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rashidov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rashidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nopark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nopark pulls Rashidov in to control the position.
Rashidov won't allow Nopark to sweep him here.
Rashidov looking to sit in guard and control but Nopark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nopark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Rashidov working a defensive guard but Nopark manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rashidov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rashidov wants to control but Nopark postures up.#SU#
Nopark decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Rashidov shoots in and gets a takedown into Nopark's guard.
Rashidov throws an elbow that misses. Nopark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rashidov's guard. Nice move by Nopark!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Rashidov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nopark defends it easily.
Rashidov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nopark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rashidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rashidov wants to control but Nopark passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nopark seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rashidov is looking to control Nopark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rashidov avoid being mounted?
Rashidov wants to control the action here but instead Nopark manages to pass to full mount!
Rashidov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nopark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rashidov is trying to reverse the position but instead Nopark has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nopark biding his time, controlling Rashidov.
Nopark'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sage Nopark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nopark 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sage Nopark!
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