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Event:
RISE 12 - McKibbon vs Alison
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Slaughter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurma Jr.#CL2#
Slaughter clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurma Jr.#TD2#
Slaughter decides to pull guard.
Slaughter wants to sweep but no luck.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr from controlling successfully.
Slaughter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter wants to sweep here but Nurma Jr controlling him for the moment.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurma Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nurma Jr keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Slaughter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slaughter throws an elbow but Nurma Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slaughter misses with the ground and pound.
Nurma Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slaughter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurma Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nurma Jr is trying to keep Slaughter in close.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely. #T2#
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slaughter landing some decent shots from guard.
Slaughter postures up in Nurma Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slaughter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurma Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurma Jr 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.
Nurma Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurma Jr struggling a bit here.
Nurma Jr prevents Slaughter from improving position.
Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Nurma Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurma Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Slaughter keeps moving and retains side control.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Nurma Jr is working away.
Nurma Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Slaughter controlling the pace. #T4#
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Nurma Jr dodges it nicely.
Nurma Jr is trying to maintain the position but Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter wants to pass to mount but Nurma Jr is defending the position.
Nurma Jr gets full guard.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Nurma Jr keeps moving.
Slaughter slips nicely into half guard.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter 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#
A swing and a miss from Nurma Jr.
Slaughter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurma Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurma Jr leaves Slaughter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurma Jr throws a hook to the side of Slaughter's head but Slaughter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurma Jr staying out of range there.
Nurma Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slaughter has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurma Jr as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nurma Jr misses.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Nurma Jr throws a big counter combination but Slaughter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurma Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter with a poor takedown
and Nurma Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurma Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khabib Nurma Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Slaughter.#TD2#
Slaughter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slaughter showed some decent athleticism there.
Slaughter moves nicely into side control.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurma Jr is looking for a sweep.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurma Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slaughter.
Nurma Jr dodges the ground and pound from Slaughter.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Nurma Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Nurma Jr is trying to control Slaughter's posture but Slaughter avoids it.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nurma Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slaughter in side control, throwing shots but Nurma Jr defends.
Nurma Jr tries to bench press Slaughter off him but Slaughter keeps the position.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Nurma Jr is working away.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Nurma Jr's head but Nurma Jr avoids it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurma Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurma Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurma Jr wants to improve his position but Slaughter is controlling well.
Slaughter is nestled in close to Nurma Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr tries to roll over but Slaughter keeps him under control.
Nurma Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Slaughter sits in half guard.
Nurma Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nurma Jr trying to control here.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
Nurma Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
Slaughter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurma Jr defending well though.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter trying to mount his opponent but Nurma Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Slaughter is looking for a kimura here.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Slaughter uses his free foot to push down on Nurma Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nurma Jr.
Slaughter throws some wild stikes that Nurma Jr manages to avoid easily.
Nurma Jr tries to lock up and control but Slaughter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurma Jr regains half guard.
Slaughter is thwarting Nurma Jr's attempts to control the position.
Slaughter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Nurma Jr dodges it nicely.
Nurma Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard but Slaughter has passed into side control.
Max Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurma Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slaughter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slaughter moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nurma Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaughter moves away.
And Slaughter tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurma Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slaughter fails with the takedown
and Nurma Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Slaughter closes the distance and pushes Nurma Jr back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Nurma Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurma Jr is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Slaughter pulls Nurma Jr into guard.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurma Jr slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurma Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurma Jr's back!
You can see the frustration on Nurma Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurma Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Slaughter thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
Nurma Jr avoids the strikes from Slaughter.
Nurma Jr wants to escape the position.
Slaughter controlling the position well here. Nurma Jr rolled but Slaughter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Slaughter controlling well, preventing Nurma Jr from escaping the position.
Slaughter lands a shot to the head.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the head.
Nurma Jr is in bad spot here.
Slaughter somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Slaughter scores with strikes from the back.
Nurma Jr wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Slaughter misses with an elbow to the head.
Nurma Jr covering up well and avoiding damage.
Slaughter throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nurma Jr could be in trouble here!
Slaughter misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurma Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Nurma Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurma Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slaughter landing strikes from the mount and Nurma Jr is in trouble!
Slaughter scoring with strikes but Nurma Jr is staying in there. #ROC2#
Nurma Jr is rocked!
Slaughter looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nurma Jr 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 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
An out of breath Max Slaughter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 8 - Lord vs Diaz
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nurma Jr counter with a right hand.
Nurma Jr throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurma Jr as he connects with a hook.
Nurma Jr lands with a cross.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurma Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khabib Nurma Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Roberts.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Nurma Jr, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Nurma Jr against the cage but Nurma Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurma Jr with a hook.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dave Roberts has been cut.
Nice body punch from Nurma Jr.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurma Jr finish him?
Nurma Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurma Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Roberts tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nurma Jr wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurma Jr!
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Event:
RISE 4 - Bravo vs Favorite
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurma Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markell wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Markell.
Markell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurma Jr.
Markell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurma Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markell misses the shot to the body.
Nurma Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markell doesn't seem bothered though.
Markell throws a body punch but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurma Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurma Jr sets himself, and Markell steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurma Jr avoids it this time.
Nurma Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurma Jr tests Markell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurma Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markell's hands.
Nurma Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##TD#
Nurma Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Markell is keeping him busy.
Markell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markell is looking to advance position but Nurma Jr won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Nurma Jr pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Markell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurma Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nurma Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Nurma Jr trying to control but Markell postures up.
Nurma Jr controlling the position for now.
Nurma Jr is trying to stand.
Nurma Jr trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell trying to control the pace.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Markell controlling the pace.
Nurma Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurma Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markell.
Nurma Jr with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Nurma Jr.
Nurma Jr throws a lazy right hand but Markell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markell feints the counter takedown.
Nurma Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markell momentarily.
#T4#
Markell throws a hook but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Markell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Nurma Jr.
Markell slips a straight right by Nurma Jr.
Markell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurma Jr connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurma Jr with a jab.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurma Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markell takes one on the button.
Nurma Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurma Jr works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurma Jr 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#
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Nurma Jr slips the punch.
Markell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurma Jr.
The fighters circling - Nurma Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markell tries to counter with a clinch but Nurma Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Nurma Jr scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Nurma Jr scores with a takedown into Markell's guard.
Nurma Jr trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Markell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurma Jr tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg. #T1#
Markell slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurma Jr tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.
Well, if Markell 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.
#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.
Jhin Markell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurma Jr pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Nurma Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Markell manages to move to mount!
Markell controlling his opponent.
Nurma Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?#T3#
Markell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Markell content just to control the position here.
Markell dominating with strikes here.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurma Jr holds on for dear life, controlling Markell's posture momentarily.
Nurma Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Nurma Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markell raining down shots from the mount!
Nurma Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Markell prevents Nurma Jr from getting the reversal.
Markell controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhin Markell 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#
Markell swings for the body but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markell's hands.
Nurma Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markell at a distance.
Markell throws out a loose jab but Nurma Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Nurma Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurma Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Markell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markell is keeping the position for now.
Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet. #T1#
Nurma Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurma Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurma Jr wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.
Nurma Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Markell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Markell keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markell misses with a low kick.
Markell misses with a body shot
and Nurma Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Markell feints and as Nurma Jr raises his hands in defense, Markell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markell stays in close to Nurma Jr's body and controls the position.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Markell prevents Nurma Jr from getting back to his feet.
Nurma Jr keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass.
Markell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markell stops Nurma Jr from standing up.
Markell stays in close to Nurma Jr's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurma Jr with a hook.#T3#
Nurma Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurma Jr with a hook.
Nurma Jr dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut!
Nurma Jr scores with a jab.
Nurma Jr dives in and grabs Markell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markell pushes down on Nurma Jr's head and hops out.
Khabib Nurma Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurma Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurma Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Markell with the counter takedown but Nurma Jr avoids it easily.
Nurma Jr swings for the body but Markell moves out of range.
Nurma Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Nurma Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markell in his tracks. #TD2#
Markell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell 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 Nurma Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Markell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurma Jr is trying to control Markell's posture but Markell avoids it.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurma Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurma Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurma Jr!
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Event:
RISE 2 - Calvero vs Hendricks
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurma Jr cracks Johnston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurma Jr punishes Johnston's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston walks into a jab.
Johnston walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Johnston is rocked!
Nurma Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Johnston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurma Jr cracks Johnston with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnston falls to his knees and Nurma Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurma Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Voyage is looking to clinch but Nurma Jr is avoiding it.
Voyage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurma Jr.
Nurma Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Voyage moves into range and clinches up with Nurma Jr.
Voyage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurma Jr is breathing heavily.#TD#
Nurma Jr manages to pull guard.
Voyage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurma Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voyage.
Voyage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurma Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voyage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voyage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voyage throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Voyage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurma Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurma Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voyage.
Voyage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voyage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurma Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voyage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Voyage scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurma Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Voyage is proving a slippery customer.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Voyage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurma Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurma Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voyage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Voyage is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurma Jr has wrist control.
Nurma Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Voyage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Voyage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Voyage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurma Jr's head.
Nurma Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voyage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voyage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurma Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurma Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voyage. #T2#
Voyage postures up in Nurma Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Voyage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voyage throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely.
Voyage scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Nurma Jr is rocked!
Nurma Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voyage postures up in Nurma Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Voyage throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Voyage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nurma Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Voyage, into his guard. #REVR#
Nurma Jr distracts Voyage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurma Jr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Nurma Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voyage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Voyage can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurma Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Voyage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurma Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Nurma Jr winds up and cracks Voyage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurma Jr blocks the strikes from Voyage.
Nurma Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Voyage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Voyage is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Voyage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Voyage is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Nurma Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Voyage throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Voyage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Voyage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurma Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurma Jr is keen to just control but Voyage is a slippery customer.
Voyage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voyage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nurma Jr won't allow Voyage to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Voyage has his foot on Nurma Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurma Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurma Jr works over Voyage with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurma Jr distracts Voyage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurma Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurma Jr works over Voyage with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Voyage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurma Jr lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Voyage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Voyage tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurma Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voyage tries to clinch up#TD#
and Nurma Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Voyage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurma Jr blocks the strikes from Voyage.
Voyage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nurma Jr drops an elbow to the side of Voyage's head.
Voyage is looking for a sweep. Nurma Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurma Jr blocks the strikes from Voyage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurma Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurma Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurma Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voyage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Voyage missing with punches from the bottom.
Voyage flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Voyage missing with punches from the bottom.
Voyage is pressing down on Nurma Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Voyage tries to strike from the bottom.
Voyage striking off his back but it's not causing Nurma Jr any problems. #SUB2#
Nurma Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voyage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurma Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Voyage's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurma Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurma Jr lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Voyage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurma Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Voyage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Voyage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Voyage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Voyage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurma Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Voyage keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr from controlling successfully.
Voyage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurma Jr's guard. #REVB#
Nurma Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voyage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurma Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurma Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voyage throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurma Jr working a defensive guard here.
Voyage throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Voyage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurma Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voyage postures up.
Voyage trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurma Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voyage throws an elbow that misses. Nurma Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voyage's guard. Nice move by Nurma Jr!#REVR#
Voyage looking for a sweep. Not yet Voyage, not yet.
Nurma Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Voyage's guard.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Voyage is keeping him busy.
Nurma Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurma Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voyage missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurma Jr blocks the strikes from Voyage.
Ground and pound from Nurma Jr. #T4#
Voyage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voyage lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Voyage punching from the bottom.
Nurma Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Voyage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nurma Jr is nestled in close to Voyage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Voyage is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Voyage swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Voyage is looking to improve his position but Nurma Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurma Jr blocks Voyage's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voyage working to try and regain half guard.
Nurma Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurma Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurma Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Voyage tries to clinch up but Nurma Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Voyage tries to clinch up.
Voyage cracks Nurma Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voyage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nurma Jr tries to keep at a distance but Voyage has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Voyage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Nurma Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voyage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurma Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Voyage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurma Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voyage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurma Jr walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Voyage! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liquid Voyage!
Liquid Voyage made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurma Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bob gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurma Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurma Jr passes Bob's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Nurma Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bob is staying active underneath Nurma Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Nurma Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bob actively working from the bottom here.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob wants to improve his position but Nurma Jr is controlling well.
#T1#
Bob misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bob flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurma Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurma Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Nurma Jr working over Bob with some ground and pound. Bob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurma Jr drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Nurma Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurma Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurma Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurma Jr wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurma Jr in particular looking to stall.
Nurma Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Nurma Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Nurma Jr connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Nurma Jr in his half guard.
Bob is not content to let Nurma Jr control the position.
Bob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bob is not content to let Nurma Jr control the position.#T3#
Nurma Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurma Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurma Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurma Jr winds up and cracks Bob with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurma Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Nurma Jr is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob tries to roll over but Nurma Jr keeps him under control.
Nurma Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Nurma Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bob tries to kick Nurma Jr off but Nurma Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurma Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Nurma Jr in his half guard.
Nurma Jr working Bob over with strikes.
Nurma Jr is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurma Jr winds up and cracks Bob with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurma Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurma Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bob tries to clinch but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bob clinches.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurma Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bob smiles and moves away.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurma Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bob counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nurma Jr falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baghdad Bob!
Baghdad Bob made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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