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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1# Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It looked like Castro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Castro tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch. Castro really is a fat lump. Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagomedov 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov passes Castro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Castro tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control. Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Nurmagomedov controlling the action here. Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. Castro wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom. Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Castro tries to kick Nurmagomedov off in order to stand up. Nurmagomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom. #T2# Castro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount. Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. Castro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #CUT2# It looks like Rashad Castro has been cut. Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2# Castro is rocked!#CUT2# Rashad Castro's cut is getting worse. Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control. Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Nurmagomedov cracks Castro with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nurmagomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Castro is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1# Chrome throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily. Chrome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castro. Castro obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Chrome moves into the clinch. Chrome has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment. Chrome creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Castro is pressed up against the cage. Chrome has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castro down to the mat. Castro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Chrome gets in close and instigates a clinch. Chrome tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Chrome looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chrome taking a breather. #TD# Castro pulls guard. #SUB# Castro 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! Chrome rolls with it to try and escape but Castro cranks on the arm and Chrome is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1# Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Castro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Bear closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bear controlling the pace. Let's hope that Bear has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Castro is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bear drops an elbow to the side of Castro's head. Castro punching from the bottom.
Castro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Castro wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Castro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bear stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2# It looks like Rashad Castro has been cut. Castro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bear wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving. Bear works over Castro with some ground and pound from guard. Bear trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2# Castro is rocked!#CUT2# Rashad Castro's cut is getting worse. Bear loads up on a big left hand. Castro felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bear looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Castro can't hide his disappointment, as Bear celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Bear!
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