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Event: SMASH: Storm vs Furioto     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Nuragomidova scores with a one two! Victor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Victor counters with a crisp one two that drops Nuragomidova! Victor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nuragomidova to his feet! Nuragomidova is in big trouble!#ROC2#Nuragomidova is rocked!#TD2#
Victor shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Nuragomidova is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Caio Victor!
Caio Victor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1##CL#
Bonifacio has Nuragomidova up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nuragomidova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Bonifacio 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonifacio is leaning against Nuragomidova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonifacio presses Nuragomidova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuragomidova looks for a takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well.
Nuragomidova throws a nice looking combination but Bonifacio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nuragomidova thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Nuragomidova tries to get set, Bonifacio tries to push him back and clinch up but Nuragomidova manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Bonifacio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Nuragomidova tries to break free but Bonifacio pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuragomidova wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nuragomidova misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuragomidova effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.#T2#
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Nuragomidova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuragomidova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches.
Bonifacio presses Nuragomidova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio cracks Nuragomidova with a nice body shot.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Bonifacio has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuragomidova. #T3#
Nuragomidova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuragomidova takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Nuragomidova is rocked!
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch but Bonifacio keeps him there for the moment.
Bonifacio pushes Nuragomidova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch but Bonifacio keeps him there for the moment.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bonifacio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Nuragomidova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuragomidova's gas tank.
Nuragomidova seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio is working Nuragomidova over against the cage.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio works on Nuragomidova's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nuragomidova blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova can't break the clinch.
Nuragomidova wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Nuragomidova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuragomidova's gas tank.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio .
A head punch on the inside from Nuragomidova fails to land.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio tries to work over Nuragomidova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nuragomidova wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nuragomidova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuragomidova.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuragomidova.
Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nuragomidova at a distance.
Nuragomidova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bonifacio clinches up with Nuragomidova and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Nuragomidova misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Bonifacio has the dominant position.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio keeps control of Nuragomidova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
Nuragomidova wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Bonifacio has Nuragomidova pressed against the cage, preventing Nuragomidova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch to the body.
Nuragomidova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Nuragomidova's ribcage. Nuragomidova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Bonifacio is leaning against Nuragomidova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio keeps control of Nuragomidova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Bonifacio has the dominant position.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuragomidova can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuragomidovas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonifacio has double underhooks.
Nuragomidova has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio .
A frustrated look appears on Nuragomidova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Nuragomidova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuragomidova's gas tank. #T3#
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nuragomidova's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nuragomidova drops to his knees and Bonifacio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Khalib Nuragomidova had this to say: 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: ENIGMA 174     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023
#R1#
Nuragomidova misses with a hook to the body
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuragomidova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Casey counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova throws a big shot that misses.
Casey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nuragomidova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nuragomidova misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Casey misses its target.
Nuragomidova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casey.
Casey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey cracks Nuragomidova with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Casey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nuragomidova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Nuragomidova scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Casey seems keen to control Nuragomidova's posture.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard. #T2#
Nuragomidova trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.
Casey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is looking to work some ground and pound but Casey has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey controlling Nuragomidova's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Casey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova winds up and cracks Casey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Casey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Nuragomidova stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Casey to get to his feet.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab. Casey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Casey's corner calls for a 1-2. Casey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuragomidova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Casey throws a head kick but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuragomidova swings widly with a right hand
and Casey counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nuragomidova scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Casey lands a jab to Nuragomidova's midsection.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut
and Casey counters with a series of strikes. Nuragomidova will be more careful next time no doubt.
Casey takes a swing at Nuragomidova's ribcage but misses.
Nuragomidova throws a sloppy body shot
and Casey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Casey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Casey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Casey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nuragomidova.
Yellow Belt Casey is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuragomidova fails to land with a series of punches.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Nuragomidova.
Casey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nuragomidova looks to land a left hand but Casey moved out of range nicely.
Casey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Casey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nuragomidova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Casey. Casey obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Nuragomidova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nuragomidova showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working Casey over with strikes.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Nuragomidova wants to stand but Casey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nuragomidova is working away from the top position though.
Nuragomidova is keen to just control but Casey is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuragomidova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Casey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Casey is positioning himself well to prevent Nuragomidova advancing to mount.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working. #SUB#
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Casey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nuragomidova is in close to Casey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Casey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Casey is trying to keep Nuragomidova in close.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully. #T4#
Casey has his hands on Nuragomidova's head, controlling the position.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nuragomidova would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
Casey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casey keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nuragomidova loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Nuragomidova misses with a wild combination.
Casey shoots in for a takedown but Nuragomidova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Casey slips under a jab from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova ducks under a wild hook from Casey.
Nuragomidova loads up on a big right hand but Casey slips the punch.
Casey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nuragomidova slips under a jab from Casey.
Nuragomidova lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nuragomidova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Casey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nuragomidova misses with the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Casey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control. #SU2#
Nuragomidova decides to stand back up.
Nuragomidova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuragomidova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Casey momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Casey.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook
and Casey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Casey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casey controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
Nuragomidova throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Nuragomidova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Casey working for submissions but it's allowed Nuragomidova to get to half guard.
Nuragomidova working over Casey with some ground and pound. Casey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Casey is blocking nicely.
Nuragomidova missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Nuragomidova wants to work for an arm triangle but Casey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nuragomidova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Casey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Casey is defending the position. #SUB#
Casey actively working from the bottom here.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey manages to get to full guard.
Nuragomidova prevents Casey from getting back to his feet.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Casey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuragomidova misses the shot to the body.
Nuragomidova misses with a body shot.
Casey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Casey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuragomidova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalib Nuragomidova!

Our winner, Khalib Nuragomidova, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 15, 2023





181 cm
41 yrs
155 lbs



175 cm
28 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nuragomidova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
Nuragomidova feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nuragomidova rushes Shakes and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
Nuragomidova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuragomidova is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuragomidova pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Nuragomidova moves into the clinch.
Shakes has Nuragomidova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuragomidova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Nuragomidova's takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuragomidova down to the mat. Nuragomidova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nuragomidova clinches with his opponent.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Shakes to the mat but Shakes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nuragomidova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Nuragomidova wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nuragomidova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Nuragomidova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuragomidova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Nuragomidova is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuragomidova down to the mat. Nuragomidova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Nuragomidova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuragomidova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuragomidova sprawls well. Nuragomidova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakes looks winded!#CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Nuragomidova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL#
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nuragomidova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Nuragomidova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shakes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (0) Shakes
Shakes trying to control but not successfully.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shakes is defending well though. Nuragomidova let's go of the attempt for now.
Nuragomidova has the hooks in. Shakes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shakes's chin but Shakes turns very nicely into Nuragomidova's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shakes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (2) Shakes
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuragomidova.
We've been hearing good reports from Nuragomidova's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T5#
Nuragomidova has his hands on Shakes's head, controlling the position.
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for subs off his back but Shakes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to get back to full guard here but Shakes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (5) Shakes#T6#
Shakes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nuragomidova is looking to regain half guard here but Shakes keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova sneaks back into half guard.
Shakes works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (8) Shakes#T7#
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes postures up.
Shakes controlling the position.
Nuragomidova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakes pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova controlling the position well. #T8#
Shakes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep. Shakes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova is looking to control Shakes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuragomidova avoid being mounted?
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Shakes sits in half guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Shakes postures up.
Nuragomidova is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nuragomidova trying to get back to full guard but Shakes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (11) Shakes#T10#
Nuragomidova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (11) Shakes
Shakes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (13) Shakes
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuragomidova.#SUB#
Nuragomidova has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuragomidova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuragomidova working a defensive guard here. #T11#
Shakes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuragomidova's guard.
Nuragomidova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nuragomidova working for a triangle but Shakes defends it easily. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakes is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shakes content to stall in guard here.
Nuragomidova keeping full guard, as Shakes tries to pass.
Shakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova 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.#T13#
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shakes won't allow Nuragomidova to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position.
Nuragomidova controls Shakes momentarily but Shakes frees himself. #SUB#
Shakes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuragomidova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shakes has managed to get both his arms back between Nuragomidova's legs - danger averted.
Shakes postures up. #T14#
Nuragomidova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (8) vs (13) Shakes
Shakes is pressing down on Nuragomidova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shakes has control of Nuragomidova's left arm, preventing Nuragomidova from doing any damage.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to pass into half guard but Shakes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shakes is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (8) vs (15) Shakes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes wins on points by 15 to 8.
A victorious Marcus Shakes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Khalib Nuragomidova had this to say: 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Draper darts in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets double underhooks and turns Draper into the cage.
Draper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuragomidova as he jumps to the side.
Nuragomidova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Draper. Draper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Draper rushes Nuragomidova and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draper has him pressed against the cage.
Draper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Draper.#BC#
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draper blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nuragomidova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuragomidova thuds his right hand into Draper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Draper shoots for a takedown but Nuragomidova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Draper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Draper walks into a stiff left hand from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova stuffs the takedown attempt from Draper. Draper gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nuragomidova misses the target.
Nuragomidova works over Draper's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Draper gets back to full guard.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draper is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova wants to sweep here but Draper controlling him for the moment.
Draper won't allow Nuragomidova to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Draper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nuragomidova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nuragomidova has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nuragomidova postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draper is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nuragomidova is aware though and is defending well.
Nuragomidova works over Draper with some ground and pound from guard.
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Draper has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nuragomidova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuragomidova has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nuragomidova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Draper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Draper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuragomidova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuragomidova cracks Draper with a solid left hand.
Nuragomidova chips away with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova is in close to Draper's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Draper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuragomidova is fighting to break Draper's control of his arms but Draper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Nuragomidova stands up over Draper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nuragomidova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Draper is rocked!#SUB2#
Nuragomidova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuragomidova has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.
Draper is still in real trouble! Can Nuragomidova finish him?
Draper 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#
Nuragomidova striking from half guard on the bottom.
Nuragomidova gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuragomidova throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Draper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nuragomidova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Draper closes the distance and pushes Nuragomidova back into the cage.
Draper seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuragomidova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draper backwards.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuragomidova working hard to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Draper has the dominant position.
Draper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuragomidova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova tries to work over Draper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Draper wants the takedown. Nuragomidova is fighting it off but Draper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nuragomidova's guard against the cage.
Nuragomidova keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Nuragomidova 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#
Draper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.
Draper looking for a sweep. Not yet Draper, not yet. #SUB2#
Draper has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Draper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nuragomidova has passed into side control.
Draper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nuragomidova working over Draper with some ground and pound. Draper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Draper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nuragomidova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draper can do to turn this around?
Draper looking for a sweep. Not yet Draper, not yet.
Nuragomidova stands up over Draper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nuragomidova cracks Draper with a solid left hand.
Nuragomidova slips nicely into half guard.
Nuragomidova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Draper tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Draper trying to control from the bottom.
Nuragomidova slips a nice elbow through Draper's hands, connecting with Draper's forehead.
Nuragomidova winds up and cracks Draper with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nuragomidova is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Draper is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nuragomidova fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Draper from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nuragomidova! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
After winning the bout, Khalib Nuragomidova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Chang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.#ROC2#Nuragomidova is rocked!
Chang pounces like a tiger and cracks Nuragomidova with a vicious hook! Nuragomidova is down but not out! Chang follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Chang!
After winning the bout, Bruce Chang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Khalib Nuragomidova was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuragomidova feints the counter takedown.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuragomidova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova tries to avoid it but Flair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuragomidova to the ground. Nuragomidova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nuragomidova lands a jab to the head.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nuragomidova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Flair is being controlled here.
Nuragomidova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova lands an elbow. #T1#
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flair tries to bench press Nuragomidova off him but Nuragomidova keeps the position.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound from side control.
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
Flair's coaches at The Brick Hithouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control.
Flair tries to bench press Nuragomidova off him but Nuragomidova keeps the position. #T2#
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big right hand but Flair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuragomidova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Nuragomidova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound.
Flair tries to improve position but can't.
Nuragomidova landing a few strikes.
Nuragomidova cracks Flair with a big elbow. #ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Nuragomidova is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nuragomidova laying and praying for a moment but Flair takes advantage and regains half guard. #SU2#
Nuragomidova stands up out of the half guard.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Flair with that takedown attempt.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flair takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nuragomidova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flair was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuragomidova finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Flair is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flair is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Flair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Flair has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nuragomidova escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nuragomidova!
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Flair is working from the bottom.
Flair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova 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#
Flair tries to clinch there but Nuragomidova circles away.
Nuragomidova throws a combination. Flair tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair moves in looking to clinch but Nuragomidova pushes him off.
Nuragomidova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flair moves away.#CL#
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Flair is controlling him.#BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Nuragomidova.
Flair tries to work over Nuragomidova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Nuragomidova lands with a left to the head.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair lands a body punch.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuragomidova works on Flair's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice strike.
Flair tries to clinch but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Nuragomidova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Flair gets a clinch.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Nuragomidova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Nuragomidova looking to score a takedown here. Flair is defending well but Nuragomidova drives through and ends up in Flair's guard.#T2##SUB#
Flair looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nuragomidova is defending well. Flair quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nuragomidova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Flair celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rice Flair!
Rice Flair is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuragomidova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nuragomidova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morad scores with a jab to the body.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Morad misses.
Nuragomidova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morad jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Nuragomidova decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morad, up you get!
Nuragomidova staying out of range there.
Nuragomidova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Nuragomidova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Nuragomidova looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
Morad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Morad. That snapped Nuragomidova's head back.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad throws a hook to the side of Nuragomidova's head but Nuragomidova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nuragomidova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Nuragomidova drives through with a takedown into Morad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Morad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuragomidova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
Morad working a defensive guard but Nuragomidova manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nuragomidova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morad is trying to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morad regains half guard, as Nuragomidova was trying to land strikes.
Nuragomidova is keen to just control but Morad is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morad tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morad taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to advance position but Morad won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nuragomidova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound.
Morad is trying to control the position but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova is in close to Morad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from guard but Morad blocks nicely.
Morad trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's time! Nuragomidova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Morad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Nuragomidova lands.
Morad looks to land a left hand but Nuragomidova moved out of range nicely.
Morad throws a hook to the side of Nuragomidova's head but Nuragomidova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from Nuragomidova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for a 1-2. Nuragomidova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuragomidova misses with a looping right.
Morad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuragomidova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morad.
Nuragomidova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuragomidova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Morad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuragomidova cracks Morad with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Morad scores with a leg kick.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nuragomidova throwing a counter right hand but Morad manages to avoid it.
Morad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morad connects with an inside leg kick.
Morad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nuragomidova lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad sizes up Nuragomidova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Nuragomidova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice head shot.
Nuragomidova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morad.
Nuragomidova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad throws a head kick but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova dodges the punch combination from Morad.
Morad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Morad scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuragomidova misses with the combination.
Morad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nuragomidova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
Nuragomidova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morad misses with a looping right.
Nuragomidova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morad walks into a left hand.
Morad misses with a body shot.
Nuragomidova moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Nuragomidova.
Morad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nuragomidova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut.
Morad throws a head kick but Nuragomidova moves out of range. #T3#
Morad with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Morad. #CL2#
Morad rushes Nuragomidova and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Morad away but Morad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morad.
Morad scores with the left hand. Nuragomidova knows he should have avoided that one.
Nuragomidova misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Morad avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morad! But no joy.
Nuragomidova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morad with a jab.#T4#
Nuragomidova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nuragomidova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Morad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morad has hold of Nuragomidova's hands but Nuragomidova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morad defending well though.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Morad is blocking nicely.
Morad wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Morad is keeping him busy.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morad defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's time! Nuragomidova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Morad throws a good cross that connects.
A cross from Nuragomidova lands.
Nuragomidova throws a hook to the side of Morad's head but Morad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuragomidova misses with an uppercut. Morad saw that one coming.
Nuragomidova throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Morad.
Nuragomidova connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Morad is rocked!
Nuragomidova drops Morad with a naaaaasty hook - Morad is in real trouble here! Nuragomidova dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
After winning the bout, Khalib Nuragomidova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#950 Benedetti v Chelios     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1##TD#
Nuragomidova gets caught flat footed, as Horse shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova striking off his back but it's not causing Horse any problems.
Horse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horse is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horse is one step ahead there.
Horse wants to control from the top but Nuragomidova keeps moving.
Horse looking to sit in guard and control but Nuragomidova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova distracts Horse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horse holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuragomidova postures up.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from guard but Horse blocks nicely.
Horse 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.
Nuragomidova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horse looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nuragomidova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Horse working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horse has momentary wrist control but Nuragomidova slips an elbow through the middle.
Horse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there.
Nuragomidova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully. #T3#
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horse is pulling down on Nuragomidova's head. It's preventing any offense from Nuragomidova, at least for the moment.
Nuragomidova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Horse looking for a triangle here. Nuragomidova is fighting it but it looks tight! Horse pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nuragomidova is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crazy Horse!
Crazy Horse made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Nuragomidova 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Nuragomidova is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Destroyer counters with a huge left! Nuragomidova is in big trouble! He's backing up but Destroyer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nuragomidova from any more damage. A dominating finish by Destroyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chicken Destroyer!
Our winner, Chicken Destroyer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: CFC 469: Jimenez vs Urameshi     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Vuce goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nuragomidova fails to land.
Nuragomidova working aggressively here.
Nuragomidova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Vuce's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Nuragomidova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches.
Nuragomidova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vuce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Nuragomidova won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vuce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuce fails to pull guard.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vuce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuragomidova smiles and moves away.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nuragomidova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Vuce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vuce strikes from the bottom but Nuragomidova passes into mount!
Vuce throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nuragomidova raining down shots from the mount!
Nuragomidova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nuragomidova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#Vuce is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nuragomidova! Vuce is hurt baaadly! Nuragomidova is firing away with more strikes - Vuce is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
Our winner, Khalib Nuragomidova, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage     
Date:   Feb 25, 2022
#R1#
Nuragomidova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Nuragomidova shoots in and gets a takedown into Drawers's guard.
Nuragomidova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drawers's head.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Nuragomidova has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nuragomidova landing with the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving. #SUB#
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuragomidova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drawers is breathing heavily.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drawers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nuragomidova has passed into half guard!
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Drawers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drawers moves into full guard.
Nuragomidova works over Drawers with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Nuragomidova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova cracks Drawers with a solid left hand.
Nuragomidova stands up over Drawers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drawers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Drawers is rocked!
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.
Oh Drawers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuragomidova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Drawers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
After winning the bout, Khalib Nuragomidova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Nuragomidova takes one to the chin there.
Nuragomidova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nuragomidova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuragomidova lands with a good body shot.
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schlong connects with a crisp jab.
Long Schlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlong slips a jab and a cross from Nuragomidova.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlong! But no joy.
Nuragomidova digs a good hook to Schlong's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova misses with a double jab.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlong moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuragomidova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schlong lands a body shot.
Nuragomidova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schlong.
Nuragomidova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schlong.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Schlong, which made it look bad.
A big left from Schlong misses.
It looked like Nuragomidova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Nuragomidova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schlong is trying to defend but Nuragomidova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.
Schlong wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nuragomidova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schlong wants to control the action here but instead Nuragomidova manages to pass to full mount!
Schlong tries to reverse the position but Nuragomidova maintains control.
Nuragomidova with shots to the head and body - Schlong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schlong is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Schlong keeps trying to improve his position.
Schlong is bucking up trying to escape but Nuragomidova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova lands a heavy elbow.
Schlong gets back to half guard.
Schlong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schlong wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Nuragomidova's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schlong looking for submissions off his back.
Schlong wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Schlong is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nuragomidova is staying active.
Schlong has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Schlong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Nuragomidova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.#SUB2#
Schlong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuragomidova defends it easily.#SUB2#
Schlong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nuragomidova frees his head nicely. Oh but Schlong has switched to an armbar! Nuragomidova is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Long Schlong!
In defeat, Khalib Nuragomidova stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: CFC 447: El Toro Jr v Papa...     
Date:   Dec 29, 2021
#R1#
Nuragomidova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuragomidova throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuragomidova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Nuragomidova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wallace holds on and takes a little breather.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Nuragomidova has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuragomidova on the ground.#T1#
Wallace is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nuragomidova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nuragomidova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Nuragomidova is proving a slippery customer.
Nuragomidova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Nuragomidova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
Nuragomidova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuragomidova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #T2#
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuragomidova is fighting to break Wallace's control of his arms but Wallace is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nuragomidova is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nuragomidova landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there.
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace looking to control.
Nuragomidova throws a big right hand that misses.
Nuragomidova stands and throws Wallace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nuragomidova landing a few strikes.
Wallace takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nuragomidova controlling from side mount.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Nuragomidova in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nuragomidova tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wallace's legs.
Nuragomidova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wallace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wallace tries to buck Nuragomidova off but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wallace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wallace is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuragomidova lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace holds on to Nuragomidova's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nuragomidova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuragomidova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Henry Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuragomidova throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.#CL#
Wallace pushes Nuragomidova up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova dodges an elbow strike from Wallace.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nuragomidova manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Nuragomidova misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1##TD2#
Nuragomidova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wallace parries the strikes from Nuragomidova easily there. Nuragomidova is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wallace to escape.
Nuragomidova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nuragomidova tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nuragomidova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wallace is trying to escape the position but Nuragomidova is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wallace looks to move to half guard but instead Nuragomidova has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Nuragomidova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wallace looks a forlorn figure.
Nuragomidova prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wallace looks a forlorn figure.
Wallace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of good shots and Wallace has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nuragomidova cracks Wallace with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wallace from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wallace just trying to survive but Nuragomidova is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wallace wants to escape the position.
Nuragomidova softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Wallace can't escape the position. #T3#
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wallace!
Nuragomidova gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nuragomidova tries to keep control of the position but Wallace is staying busy.
Nuragomidova lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nuragomidova is not going to allow Wallace to sit and survive in this position.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wallace! #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Nuragomidova is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wallace up.
Can Wallace hold on?! Nuragomidova is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oh Wallace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuragomidova is landing with strikes from the back.
Wallace covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound. Can Wallace escape?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuragomidova avoiding Wallace 's attempts to control his hands.
Wallace is in bad spot here.
Nuragomidova drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Wallace is in real trouble here! Nuragomidova lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Nuragomidova is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
Khalib Nuragomidova looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'PARTY IN THE CARDBOARD ALLEY FREE 40'S FOR ALL BUMS. '.

 

Event: CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm     
Date:   Nov 25, 2021
#R1##CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Nuragomidova up against the cage.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuragomidova stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Nuragomidova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Lee has Nuragomidova pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova throws a head punch that misses.
Lee prevents a body shot from Nuragomidova. #BC2#
Nuragomidova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuragomidova 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.#TD2#
Nuragomidova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee keeping hold of Nuragomidova's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee gets full guard.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Nuragomidova throws a big right hand that misses.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee looking to control. #T2##SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuragomidova defends it easily.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep.
Nuragomidova works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nuragomidova passes into side control.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Nuragomidova is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
Lee 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#
Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee. #SUB#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Nuragomidova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.
Nuragomidova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee won't allow Nuragomidova to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Nuragomidova keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova 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#
Nuragomidova misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Nuragomidova lands a jab.
A punch combination from Nuragomidova misses.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuragomidova sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nuragomidova is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nuragomidova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nuragomidova defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Nuragomidova is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Lee!
A very excited looking John Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Khalib Nuragomidova was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.

 

Event: Bumfights 2: Gimme $5     
Date:   Oct 21, 2021
#R1#
Nuragomidova doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Imanari counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Nuragomidova gets the takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Imanari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Golden Harvest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control.
Nuragomidova tries to move to full mount but Imanari actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuragomidova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imanari wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Imanari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Imanari won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Imanari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Imanari's thigh. Imanari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass. #T2#
Imanari controlling the position.
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Imanari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuragomidova landing with the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Nuragomidova lands a couple of elbows.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Imanari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving. #SUB#
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Nuragomidova defends easily.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Imanari controlling the position.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Imanari is trying to keep Nuragomidova in close.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuragomidova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Imanari's head.
Imanari controlling Nuragomidova's posture.
Nuragomidova stands up over Imanari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova 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#
Imanari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuragomidova. #TD2#
Nuragomidova feints and as Imanari raises his hands in defense, Nuragomidova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova works over Imanari with some ground and pound from guard.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Nuragomidova is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Imanari is not content to let Nuragomidova control the position.
Nuragomidova is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.
Nuragomidova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imanari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Imanari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalib Nuragomidova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imanari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imanari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Imanari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of elbows.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Imanari is trying to control the position but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuragomidova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nuragomidova is looking to work some ground and pound but Imanari has wrist control.
Nuragomidova cracks Imanari with a solid left hand.
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
Imanari controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
Imanari has momentary wrist control but Nuragomidova slips an elbow through the middle.
Nuragomidova advances to half guard.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Imanari trying to hold on to Nuragomidova's head to control him but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Nuragomidova winds up and cracks Imanari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Imanari is not content to let Nuragomidova control the position.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Imanari is blocking nicely.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanari defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard.
Nuragomidova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nuragomidova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nuragomidova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imanari slips a straight right by Nuragomidova.
Imanari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nuragomidova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Imanari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova throws a big elbow that misses.
Nuragomidova passes Imanari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Imanari regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nuragomidova. #T1#
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova is in close to Imanari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Imanari pulls Nuragomidova in close to prevent any damage.
Nuragomidova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nuragomidova trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away.
Nobuki Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Imanari trying to control here.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuragomidova trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova working over Imanari with some ground and pound. Imanari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Nuragomidova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imanari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanari defending well though.
Ground and pound from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Imanari is defending well.
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. Nuragomidova connects with a nice short shot to Imanari's temple.
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Imanari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova lands with a punch from half guard.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Imanari misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Imanari missing with punches from the bottom.
Imanari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Imanari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there. #T4#
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Imanari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova lands with a punch from half guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Imanari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuragomidova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova working Imanari over with strikes. #SUB2#
Nuragomidova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nuragomidova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuragomidova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!

Khalib Nuragomidova wins by unanimous decision!

Post fight, Khalib Nuragomidova stared into the camera and said 'PARTY IN THE CARDBOARD ALLEY FREE 40'S FOR ALL BUMS. '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 13, 2021
#R1#
A shot to the body from Waldo misses
and Nuragomidova counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jose Waldo has been cut.#TD#
Nuragomidova scores with a takedown into Waldo's guard.
Waldo wants to stand and escape but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova slips a nice elbow through Waldo's hands, connecting with Waldo's forehead.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Waldo is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Waldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Waldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Waldo won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Waldo is looking to escape.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waldo keeps working.
Nuragomidova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Waldo stops Nuragomidova from passing to mount.
Nuragomidova moves into full mount!
Nuragomidova dominating with strikes here.
Waldo is in a horrible position here. Nuragomidova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nuragomidova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Waldo wants to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nuragomidova looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waldo is trying to stand.
Nuragomidova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Waldo really wants to buck Nuragomidova off and get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nuragomidova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Waldo looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Waldo tries to buck Nuragomidova off but he can't manage it.
Nuragomidova lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Waldo is rocked!
Waldo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nuragomidova looking to finish Waldo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Waldo!
Waldo is still in real trouble! Can Nuragomidova finish him?
A big strike lands for Nuragomidova! That's really hurt Waldo and he's turned his back - Nuragomidova keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nuragomidova jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021





181 cm
33 yrs
155 lbs



172 cm
35 yrs
153 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sitsongrit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nuragomidova!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit controls the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to move to mount but Nuragomidova reverses beautifully and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (2) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuragomidova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nuragomidova has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sitsongrit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nuragomidova is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sitsongrit pulls down on the head and he's put Nuragomidova to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021





170 cm
22 yrs
144 lbs



181 cm
33 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Saldini. No joy for Nuragomidova on that attempt. #TD2#
Saldini gets caught flat footed, as Nuragomidova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nuragomidova postures up.
Saldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saldini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuragomidova is just riding it out for now. Saldini eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nuragomidova is trying to control but can't.
Nuragomidova is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Nuragomidova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping him busy.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nuragomidova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Nuragomidova is trying to control but can't.
Saldini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini tries to pass to full mount but Nuragomidova defends it.
Saldini prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nuragomidova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saldini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Nuragomidova is defending well.
Saldini is looking to pass Nuragomidova's guard but actually Nuragomidova recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (4) Nuragomidova
Saldini tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Nuragomidova prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini is looking to control Nuragomidova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Nuragomidova wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nuragomidova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nuragomidova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Nuragomidova
Saldini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini is wriggling around trying to escape. #T6#
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Nuragomidova's attempts to control the action.
Saldini regains half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg. #T7#
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Saldini trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nuragomidova is working for a submission of some sort.
Nuragomidova passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Nuragomidova
Saldini is trying to escape the mount. #T8#
Nuragomidova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here.
Saldini is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Nuragomidova's attempts to control the action.
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Saldini tries to hold on but Nuragomidova postures up.#T9#
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Nuragomidova prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Nuragomidova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nuragomidova wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Saldini is trying to escape the mount but Nuragomidova keeps good control and instead manages to take Saldini's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (2) vs (13) Nuragomidova#T10##SUB2#
Nuragomidova has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saldini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nuragomidova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saldini.
Nuragomidova trying to control.
Saldini tries to roll but Nuragomidova sticks to his back.
Nuragomidova tries to get the hooks in deep but Saldini pushed the leg off.
Nuragomidova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saldini trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova is trying to stick to Saldini's back but Saldini is turning into Nuragomidova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nuragomidova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saldini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (13) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Nuragomidova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard.
Saldini is looking to stall here but Nuragomidova recovers full guard. #T12#
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuragomidova is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nuragomidova holds on and takes a little breather.
Saldini looking to sit in guard and control but Nuragomidova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (15) Nuragomidova
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nuragomidova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (15) Nuragomidova
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuragomidova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (17) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuragomidova won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position.
Nuragomidova advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (20) Nuragomidova#T14#
Saldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (23) Nuragomidova
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saldini!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (6) vs (25) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuragomidova wins on points by 25 to 6.
After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: DK Polaras Superfights 1     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021





181 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



169 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ramirez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez stands and throws Nuragomidova's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuragomidova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Nuragomidova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nuragomidova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuragomidova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Nuragomidova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuragomidova preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Nuragomidova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nuragomidova is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuragomidova avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nuragomidova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez. #T2#
Nuragomidova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Nuragomidova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nuragomidova is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Nuragomidova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Nuragomidova is riding his opponent, not letting Ramirez buck him off.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
Nuragomidova has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Nuragomidova won't let him.
Nuragomidova keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off. #T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nuragomidova controls the position.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Nuragomidova gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Nuragomidova kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T5#
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for the choke. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for a choke but Ramirez is defending well. #T6#
I really don't envy Ramirez right now. #SUB#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Nuragomidova pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Nuragomidova is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB#
Nuragomidova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Nuragomidova won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nuragomidova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Nuragomidova is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nuragomidova sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Nuragomidova defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nuragomidova defends it well.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control. Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T9#
Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuragomidova pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova looking to control. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nuragomidova controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T11#
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuragomidova is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Nuragomidova is controlling well.
Nuragomidova tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Nuragomidova not doing much here.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #T13#
Nuragomidova is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nuragomidova seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (11) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova regains half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Nuragomidova defends it.
Ramirez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (14) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuragomidova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuragomidova manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuragomidova is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 14 to 6.

 

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 03, 2020





180 cm
27 yrs
159 lbs



181 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thor Fresh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fresh darts in and clinches Nuragomidova up against the cage.
Fresh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Fresh wants the takedown. Nuragomidova is fighting it off but Fresh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nuragomidova's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fresh (2) vs (0) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fresh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Fresh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nuragomidova manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fresh has Nuragomidova in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fresh (2) vs (2) Nuragomidova#SUB#
Fresh 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! Nuragomidova rolls with it to try and escape but Fresh cranks on the arm and Nuragomidova is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Fresh!
Thor Fresh looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I finally got me a good team, I had a great camp. I want to thank my team Bolo, Lars, and Juice. This is a team win'.

 

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 26, 2020





170 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs



181 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nuragomidova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into John's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John can't keep his opponent in guard - Nuragomidova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Nuragomidova 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Nuragomidova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but John is defending well. #T1#
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
John won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
John might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuragomidova wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
John trying to control from the bottom.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
John wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Nuragomidova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nuragomidova trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
Nuragomidova is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nuragomidova with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
John wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nuragomidova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
John tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Nuragomidova seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but John is defending the position.
Nuragomidova is controlling the pace.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: John (0) vs (5) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova taking a breather here. #T6#
Yet more stalling tactics from Nuragomidova.#T7#
Nuragomidova is continuing to stall.
John tries to buck Nuragomidova off but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Nuragomidova slows the pace down. #T8#
The adventures of Nuragomidova the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Nuragomidova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nuragomidova is staying tight to John's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nuragomidova has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for John!
Score +2 for reaching mount: John (0) vs (7) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nuragomidova avoids the attempt from John to control.
Nuragomidova controlling from mount. #T10#
John is working to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here. #T11##T12#
Nuragomidova prevents John from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John is trying desperately to improve position.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here.
John wants to control but Nuragomidova is having none of it.#T13#
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuragomidova wins on points by 7 to 0.
After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 14, 2020





160 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs



181 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nuragomidova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Nuragomidova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee pulls Nuragomidova in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Nuragomidova pushes his legs off easily.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass. #T1#
Nuragomidova advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Nuragomidova
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
The referee asks Nuragomidova politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nuragomidova prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nuragomidova is continuing to stall.
Lee tries to buck Nuragomidova off but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Lee is being controlled here. #T2#
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Nuragomidova controlling the position.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuragomidova controlling the action here.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the guard.
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there.
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuragomidova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuragomidova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nuragomidova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (8) Nuragomidova
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova taking a break here but Lee is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee trying to control here. #T5#
Lee is in trouble now - Nuragomidova has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (11) Nuragomidova
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Nuragomidova controlling his opponent.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Nuragomidova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee working to try and regain half guard. #T6#
Lee regains half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nuragomidova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nuragomidova prevents Lee from improving his position.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is looking to improve his position. #T7#
Nuragomidova trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Nuragomidova passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (14) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tries to hold on but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Nuragomidova 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.
Lee regains half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
More stalling from Nuragomidova.#T9#
The adventures of Nuragomidova the control monster continue. Boring.
Lee won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Nuragomidova controlling the action here.
Lee tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB#
Lee looking for a triangle here. Nuragomidova is fighting it but it looks tight! Lee pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nuragomidova is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lee!
A very excited looking John Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020





181 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nuragomidova shoots for a takedown but Donde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nuragomidova has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nuragomidova.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (0) Donde
Donde manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Nuragomidova is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova'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.
Nuragomidova prevents Donde from improving his position.#T1#
Donde trying to control here.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nuragomidova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donde for as long as he can get away with.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donde keeping hold of Nuragomidova's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Nuragomidova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donde regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donde controlling Nuragomidova's posture.
Nuragomidova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nuragomidova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donde keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass. #T3#
Donde is pulling down on Nuragomidova's head to control his posture.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Donde being controlled here, momentarily.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there. #T4#
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nuragomidova stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (2) Donde
Nuragomidova wants to sweep here but Donde controlling him for the moment.
Donde controlling from the top position. #T5#
Donde wants to pass the guard but Nuragomidova is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Nuragomidova wants to sweep but no luck.
Nuragomidova controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Nuragomidova managing to control the position.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donde manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (2) Donde#T6#
Donde keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova advances to half guard.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg. #T8#
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donde is doing well to control the position and prevent Nuragomidova from advancing to side control.
Nuragomidova is keen to just control but Donde is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donde gets back to full guard.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep. #T9#
Nuragomidova pushing down on Donde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuragomidova controlling the action here.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova content to control rather than advance.
Nuragomidova prevents Donde from improving his position.
Nuragomidova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well. #T10#
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Donde won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Nuragomidova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donde keeping hold of Nuragomidova's head, controlling as best he can.
Donde wants to improve his position but Nuragomidova is controlling well.
Donde is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Donde trying to control from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Donde is trying to control but can't.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Donde's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donde is holding on for now.
Donde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nuragomidova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nuragomidova's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (6) Donde#T13#
Nuragomidova trying to control the hands but Donde won't let him.
Donde slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Nuragomidova right now.
Donde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T14#
Donde avoiding Nuragomidova 's attempts to control his hands.
Donde controlling well, preventing Nuragomidova from escaping the position.
Nuragomidova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nuragomidova is heads and Donde is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Nuragomidova takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 04, 2020





170 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs



181 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nicky Dodge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dodge doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Nuragomidova counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dodge!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dodge (0) vs (4) Nuragomidova
Dodge tries to buck Nuragomidova off but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Dodge's face as Nuragomidova controls the position.
Nuragomidova working away.
Nuragomidova advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dodge (0) vs (6) Nuragomidova
Dodge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nuragomidova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dodge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dodge looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nuragomidova uses his free foot to push down on Dodge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dodge.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dodge (0) vs (9) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Nuragomidova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dodge tries to lock up and control but Nuragomidova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nuragomidova controlling the pace for now.
Dodge is trying desperately to improve position.
Nuragomidova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Dodge tries to reverse the position but Nuragomidova maintains control.
Nuragomidova controlling the pace for now.
Dodge tries to hold on but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova prevents Dodge from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dodge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nuragomidova.#T4#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dodge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dodge is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dodge is looking to improve his position but Nuragomidova isn't that keen on the idea.
Nuragomidova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dodge really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T5#
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Nuragomidova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nuragomidova.#T6#
Dodge is trying to escape the mount.
Nuragomidova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodge is working to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova controlling the pace for now.
Dodge gets back to half guard.
Nuragomidova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nuragomidova works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dodge (0) vs (12) Nuragomidova#T7#
Dodge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nuragomidova controlling the pace for now.
Nuragomidova prevents Dodge from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova controlling the pace for now.
Dodge is working to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Nuragomidova is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Nuragomidova.#T8#
The adventures of Nuragomidova the control monster continue. Boring.
Dodge working to try and regain half guard. #T9#
Dodge tries to hold on but Nuragomidova pushes him away.
Nuragomidova looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodge is trying desperately to improve position.
Nuragomidova controlling from mount.
Dodge working to try and regain half guard.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodge tries to reverse the position but Nuragomidova maintains control.#T10#
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodge is working to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Dodge is looking to improve his position but Nuragomidova isn't that keen on the idea.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here. #T11#
Dodge is trying to escape the mount.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here. #T12#
Dodge regains half guard.
Dodge trying to control but Nuragomidova postures up.
Dodge gets full guard.#T13#
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep.
Nuragomidova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nuragomidova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuragomidova has managed to get both his arms back between Dodge's legs - danger averted.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova content to stall in guard here.
Dodge trying to control the position.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuragomidova wins on points by 12 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 742 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 3152 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




180 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs



181 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuragomidova as he jumps to the side.
Nuragomidova with the counter takedown but Ky Jr avoids it easily.

Ky Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (0) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (2) Nuragomidova

Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuragomidova defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuragomidova content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky 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.
Nuragomidova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nuragomidova is pushing down on Ky Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ky Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Nuragomidova has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ky Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nuragomidova is tapping! Great win for Ky Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RISE 100 Hantei v SuperHW     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Nuragomidova dodges the punch combination from Chang.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Nuragomidova counters with a straight right hand.
Nuragomidova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Nuragomidova moves into the clinch.
Nuragomidova avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Nuragomidova lands a right hand.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
Chang works on Nuragomidova's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Nuragomidova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuragomidova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Nuragomidova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Nuragomidova digs a right hand into Chang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chang's gas tank.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Nuragomidova lands a takedown into guard.
Chang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nuragomidova uses it to pass to side control.
Chang struggling a bit here.
Chang is looking to regain half guard here but Nuragomidova keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Chang is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova working the ground and pound.
Chang tries to improve position but can't.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova misses with the ground and pound.
Chang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nuragomidova jumps into side control!
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chang wants to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Chang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Nuragomidova working the body and head with strikes.
Chang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nuragomidova.
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
Nuragomidova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuragomidova manages to avoid it.
Nuragomidova misses with the combination.
Chang misses the body punch
and Nuragomidova counters with a straight right hand.
Nuragomidova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nuragomidova darts in and clinches Chang up against the cage.#TD2#
Nuragomidova has picked Chang up - he's going for a ride! Nuragomidova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Chang kicks off Nuragomidova and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Chang scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Nuragomidova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chang lands with a shot to the body.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuragomidova manages to avoid it.
Nuragomidova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Nuragomidova is rocked!
Pedro Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang misses with a hook
and Nuragomidova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chang throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Nuragomidova with that takedown attempt.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Nuragomidova throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Nuragomidova seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Nuragomidova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nuragomidova in his tracks.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.
Pedro Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nuragomidova.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Nuragomidova gets a double leg takedown into Chang's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuragomidova won't allow Chang to sweep him here.
Khalib Nuragomidova has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Chang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chang swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Chang.
Chang swinging wildly here.
Chang misses with a body shot
letting Nuragomidova counter with a right hand.
Chang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Nuragomidova throws a good cross that connects.
Nuragomidova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang. #T3#
Chang misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nuragomidova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace. #ES#
Chang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nuragomidova is on him like a limpet, forcing Chang back against the cage.#TD2#
Nuragomidova has hold of one of Chang's legs. Chang is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuragomidova gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving. #SUB#
Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuragomidova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chang has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Chang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuragomidova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang throws a big right hand that misses.
Nuragomidova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuragomidova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuragomidova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nuragomidova clinches with his opponent.
Nuragomidova tries to work over Chang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nuragomidova avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Chang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nuragomidova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nuragomidova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chang prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Nuragomidova's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nuragomidova manages to break the clinch.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuragomidova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chang sizes up Nuragomidova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang is looking to wear down Nuragomidova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Chang.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target. #T1#
Chang throws a jab when Nuragomidova was well out of range.
Chang throws a series of punches but Nuragomidova avoids them all with ease.
Nuragomidova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Nuragomidova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova fails with the takedown
and Chang counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuragomidova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nuragomidova's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Chang.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action. #T2#
Chang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nuragomidova blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Nuragomidova - that landed with a thud.
Nuragomidova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova avoids the elbow strike from Chang, against the cage.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chang is defending well.
Nuragomidova is looking for a takedown.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuragomidova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nuragomidova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Nuragomidova wants the takedown. Chang is fighting it off but Nuragomidova persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chang's guard against the cage.
Nuragomidova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB#
Chang pushes a forearm under Nuragomidova's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nuragomidova is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Chang!

 

Event: RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Curry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuragomidova unleashes a big counter combination but Curry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Curry digs a good body shot into Nuragomidova's ribs.
Nuragomidova shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuragomidova throws a lazy uppercut
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target. #TD2#
Nuragomidova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curry was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuragomidova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Curry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Curry passes into half guard. #T1#
Nuragomidova is trying to maintain the position but Curry is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova pushes Curry off looking to stand but Curry dives back in and keeps control.
Nuragomidova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curry is working away from the top position though.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position.
Nuragomidova trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Curry manages to pass to mount! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuragomidova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuragomidova tries to reverse the position but Curry maintains control.
Nuragomidova is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Curry controlling from mount. #T3#
Nuragomidova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curry avoids the attempt from Nuragomidova to control.
Nuragomidova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curry blocks Nuragomidova's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nuragomidova can't escape the position.
Nuragomidova is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Curry content just to control the position here.
Nuragomidova is looking to improve his position but Curry isn't that keen on the idea.
Curry controlling his opponent.
Nuragomidova swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova tries to lock up and control but Curry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curry content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steph Curry 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#
Nice body punch from Curry.
Curry lunges at Nuragomidova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nuragomidova's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Nuragomidova tries to counter it with a takedown but Curry pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Nuragomidova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Curry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuragomidova up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curry after a bit of a struggle.
Nuragomidova swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuragomidova can't get the takedown.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuragomidova.
Curry lands an uppercut.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova blocking some punches.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Nuragomidova lands an uppercut.
Curry lands a left hand.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuragomidova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Nuragomidova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Curry taking a breather.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curry throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Curry lands a jab to Nuragomidova's midsection.
Curry slips a jab and a cross from Nuragomidova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry misses with a looping right.
Nuragomidova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curry with a body shot.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Nuragomidova now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Nuragomidova wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Curry.
Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nuragomidova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuragomidova can do to turn this around?
Nuragomidova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curry's waist but Curry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nuragomidova off to one side.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuragomidova throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Nuragomidova.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry is pawing at Nuragomidova, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Nuragomidova's nose. Nuragomidova is badly hurt! Curry pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Nuragomidova tries desperately to hold on but Curry is relentless in his assault! As Nuragomidova receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Curry away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slayer misses with a right hand
and Nuragomidova counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slayer misses the jab.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Nuragomidova throws a big counter combination but Slayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nuragomidova misses with a two punch combination.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the head.
Nuragomidova with a hook.#CL2#
Slayer closes the distance and clinches.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slayer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Slayer, which made it look bad.
Nuragomidova stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuragomidova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayer counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Nuragomidova finds it's target.
Slayer with a poor takedown
enabling Nuragomidova to counter with a crisp jab.
Slayer goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Slayer looks to land a left hand but Nuragomidova moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuragomidova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Nuragomidova, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Nuragomidova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Slayer has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB2#
Slayer is looking for a triangle here but Nuragomidova uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Slayer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head. #SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. Nuragomidova eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Slayer is defending well. #SUB2#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuragomidova working Slayer over with strikes. #SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is trying to control. Slayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Nuragomidova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova 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#
Nuragomidova throws a combination. Slayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Slayer.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuragomidova misses with a takedown attempt - Slayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuragomidova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slayer.
Khalib Nuragomidova is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nuragomidova on the side of the head.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuragomidova attempts a counter takedown but Slayer avoids it well and moves away.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up with Nuragomidova, looking for a takedown. Slayer pushes Nuragomidova against the cage but Nuragomidova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nuragomidova pushes Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuragomidova looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Slayer breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nuragomidova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayer pinned against the cage. Slayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Nuragomidova went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuragomidova has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nuragomidova blocks the elbow strike.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Slayer has him pinned against the cage.
Nuragomidova throws a head punch that misses.
Nuragomidova goes for a takedown attempt but Slayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Slayer pushes Nuragomidova up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Slayer is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Nuragomidova has picked Slayer up - he's going for a ride! Nuragomidova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling. #SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head. #SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nuragomidova not doing much here.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Slayer defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard. #SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuragomidova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayer throws out the jab.
Slayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuragomidova seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nuragomidova lands a lovely overhand right.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Slayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova is looking to clinch but Slayer is avoiding it.
Slayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nuragomidova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Slayer.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuragomidova blocks a jab.#T1#
Slayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nuragomidova lands a nice looking body shot.
Slayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuragomidova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
Nuragomidova works the jab nicely.
Nuragomidova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Nuragomidova gets a double leg takedown into Slayer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slayer's head.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khalib Nuragomidova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuragomidova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Nuragomidova pushes his legs off easily.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slayer being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Slayer working for a triangle but Nuragomidova defends it easily. #T3#
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Slayer has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuragomidova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slayer's head.#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.#SUB2#
Slayer working for a triangle but Nuragomidova defends it easily.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Nuragomidova.
Chief Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Slayer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Nuragomidova lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nuragomidova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!

Khalib Nuragomidova wins by unanimous decision!

In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RFL - 81 UTH VS. F.E III     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nuragomidova fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston dips to his left and cracks Nuragomidova with an uppercut!
Nuragomidova moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Nuragomidova fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Nuragomidova saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston connects with a nice looking jab.
Nuragomidova throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston thuds his right hand into Nuragomidova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nuragomidova punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD#
Nuragomidova dives in and scores a takedown into Winston's guard.
Nuragomidova controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuragomidova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuragomidova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuragomidova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Winston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Nuragomidova sits in half guard.
Winston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nuragomidova lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Winston is defending well. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Nuragomidova seems content to control.#T3##SUB2#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working.
Winston won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Winston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Nuragomidova decides to stand up.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Nuragomidova blocks a jab.
Nuragomidova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston has Nuragomidova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuragomidova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nuragomidova gets through Winston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winston is looking for a takedown.
Winston is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nuragomidova goes for a double leg but Winston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winston continues to drive forward.
Nuragomidova throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Winston stuffs the takedown.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Winston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winston pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nuragomidova drives through and clinches with Winston against the cage. #TD2#
Winston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nuragomidova regains guard. #SUB#
Nuragomidova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuragomidova is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Winston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nuragomidova is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winston, into his guard. #REVR#
Nuragomidova trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Nuragomidova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nuragomidova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuragomidova has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving. #SUB2#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuragomidova defends it easily.
Winston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nuragomidova controls the pace.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nuragomidova controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuragomidova.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Nuragomidova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston walks into a stiff left hand from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Nuragomidova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winston but Winston pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Winston. #ES#
Nuragomidova throws Winston to one side and escapes!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuragomidova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up with Winston, looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova pushes Winston against the cage but Winston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winston with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Winston, which made it look bad.
Nuragomidova shoots in and drives through. Winston sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Winston - just one landing.
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nuragomidova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Nuragomidova is rocked!
Nuragomidova shoots in but Winston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winston sprawls well. Winston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nuragomidova gets slowly back to his feet.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Nuragomidova throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuragomidova.
Winston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nuragomidova defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Winston as Nuragomidova shoots in.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nuragomidova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nuragomidova goes for a double leg but Winston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winston continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nuragomidova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuragomidova swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Winston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuragomidova.
Winston with the counter takedown but Nuragomidova avoids it easily.
Nuragomidova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winston defends well and Nuragomidova ends up having to push Winston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a double leg but Winston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nuragomidova shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nuragomidova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winston tries to avoid it but Nuragomidova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winston to the ground. Winston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nuragomidova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nuragomidova's hands.#T2#
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Nuragomidova ducks down to avoid it.
Nuragomidova shoots in looking for a takedown but Winston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nuragomidova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nuragomidova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Winston tries to get set, Nuragomidova tries to push him back and clinch up but Winston manages to avoid the attempt.
Nuragomidova moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston connects with a single shot there.
Winston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Nuragomidova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuragomidova shoots in but no luck this time.
Winston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winston circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nuragomidova to the canvas! Nuragomidova doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Winston keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Winston!
Dallas Winston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Real Men Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RFL-77 UTH Vs.HHW     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Curry lands with a hook. Nuragomidova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Nuragomidova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curry has Nuragomidova pulled in close to control his posture.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nuragomidova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry wants to sweep here but Nuragomidova controlling him for the moment.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nuragomidova staying out of range there.
Curry swings for the body but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curry punishes Nuragomidova's body with a nice straight punch.
Curry misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nuragomidova to counter with a crisp jab.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a double leg but Curry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Curry.
Nuragomidova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuragomidova was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Steph Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Nuragomidova's defenses.
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuragomidova is just out of range.#TD2#
Nuragomidova shoots in and bounces Curry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curry defending well though.
Nuragomidova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curry gets full guard.#T3#
Curry looking for a sweep. Not yet Curry, not yet.
Nuragomidova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nuragomidova looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Curry is standing up over Nuragomidova. Nuragomidova looks to escape but Curry dives into side control. #T4#
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep.
Curry is looking to take a break and control but Nuragomidova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curry staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steph Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Curry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuragomidova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuragomidova missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuragomidova circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuragomidova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nuragomidova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Nuragomidova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steph Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nuragomidova duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuragomidova tries to counter with a clinch but Curry shakes him off and moves away.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nuragomidova!
Steph Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nuragomidova scores with a three punch combo!
Nuragomidova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Nuragomidova is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Curry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova pushes Curry against the cage but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Curry throws a jab when Nuragomidova was well out of range.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curry misses with a hook
and Nuragomidova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuragomidova. #T2#
Curry connects with a body shot that sends Nuragomidova's belly button to the back.
Nuragomidova wants to clinch
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curry as he avoids it easily.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Curry scores with a hook to the body. Nuragomidova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curry thuds his right hand into Nuragomidova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuragomidova moves away.
Curry scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Nuragomidova's defenses. #ROC#
Nuragomidova is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?#T3#
Nuragomidova fails with the takedown.
Nuragomidova gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Curry gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
After the fight, Steph Curry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 3     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Nuragomidova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuragomidova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bickle's waist but Bickle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nuragomidova off to one side.
Bickle lands a jab to the head.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuragomidova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nuragomidova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Nuragomidova is looking for the big counter here.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nuragomidova duly obliges.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Bickle.
Bickle throws a body punch but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Nuragomidova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bickle swivels and escapes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bickle enables Nuragomidova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nuragomidova postures up in Bickle's guard and throws a big left but Bickle blocks it. #T1#
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.
Nuragomidova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Nuragomidova isn't so interested in that idea.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Bickle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Bickle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuragomidova.#TD2#
Nuragomidova feints and as Bickle raises his hands in defense, Nuragomidova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Nuragomidova isn't so interested in that idea.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bickle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Bickle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nuragomidova controlling from the top position.
Bickle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Nuragomidova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bickle misses with some punches. #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.
Nuragomidova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.#TD2#
Nuragomidova has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bickle regains guard immediately.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Nuragomidova passes into half guard. #REVR#
Nuragomidova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nuragomidova 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.
Bickle is trying to stand up here but Nuragomidova is controlling him well.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khalib Nuragomidova will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nuragomidova tries to clinch but Bickle is having none of it. #TD2#
Nuragomidova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is trying to control. Bickle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Bickle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bickle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuragomidova is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuragomidova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuragomidova moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle tests Nuragomidova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Bickle throws a jab when Nuragomidova was well out of range.
Bickle walks into a left hand.
Bickle throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bickle misses with a left hand
and Nuragomidova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Bickle, which made it look bad.
Bickle takes a swing at Nuragomidova's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bickle enables Nuragomidova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stops Bickle from standing up.
Bickle being controlled here, momentarily.
Bickle wants to stand and escape but Nuragomidova is having none of it. #T3#
Nuragomidova trying to control but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bickle wants to stand but Nuragomidova is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nuragomidova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bickle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Bickle.
Nuragomidova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the body from Bickle misses
and Nuragomidova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bickle throws a body punch but Nuragomidova moves out of range. #TD2#
Nuragomidova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bickle did well to prevent Nuragomidova getting side control.
Nuragomidova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Nuragomidova seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khalib Nuragomidova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Nuragomidova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuragomidova was well out of range. Poor timing from Bickle.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Bickle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bickle.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Nuragomidova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the head.
Nuragomidova throws an off balance right hand
and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuragomidova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nuragomidova ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Bickle misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nuragomidova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Nuragomidova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova misses with a head shot. Bickle uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Bickle wants to stand and escape but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Bickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova throws a strike but Bickle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Bickle stands up and waves to Nuragomidova to follow him.
Nuragomidova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Nuragomidova scores with a hook.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Nuragomidova is out of range.
Henry Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nuragomidova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bickle to score with a decent uppercut.
Bickle misses with a left hand
letting Nuragomidova counter with a right hand.
Nuragomidova fails to land with a series of punches.
Bickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuragomidova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bickle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuragomidova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuragomidova slips a straight right by Bickle.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuragomidova.
A shot to the liver by Bickle. Beautiful body shot.
Bickle misses with a hook. Nuragomidova ducked under it nicely.
Nuragomidova is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bickle wants it to stay on the feet.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Bickle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bickle pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Nuragomidova moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuragomidova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bickle.
Nuragomidova slips a jab from Bickle.#T3#
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Nuragomidova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Nuragomidova prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova can't get the takedown.
Khalib Nuragomidova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova blocks an uppercut.
Nuragomidova blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle presses Nuragomidova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuragomidova blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Bickle lands a body punch.
Bickle is working Nuragomidova over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Nuragomidova prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Bickle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuragomidova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalib Nuragomidova!

After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SyFi 127     
Date:   Nov 11, 2018
#R1#
Bang Bang BangBang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuragomidova checks it well.
Bang Bang BangBang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuragomidova avoids it really well and circles away.
Bang Bang BangBang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuragomidova counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuragomidova lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Forrest Bang Bang BangBang has been cut.
Bang Bang BangBang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Bang Bang BangBang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuragomidova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang Bang BangBang.
Nuragomidova wants to counter with a clinch but Bang Bang BangBang pushes him away.
Bang Bang BangBang misses with a hook. Nuragomidova ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bang Bang BangBang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova circles away.
Nuragomidova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bang Bang BangBang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang Bang BangBang moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Nuragomidova throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuragomidova was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang Bang BangBang.
Nuragomidova misses with a double jab.
Bang Bang BangBang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Nuragomidova cracks Bang Bang BangBang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang Bang BangBang throws a hook but Nuragomidova avoids it easily.
Nuragomidova is looking for the big counter here.
Bang Bang BangBang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang Bang BangBang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forrest Bang Bang BangBang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuragomidova.
Bang Bang BangBang throws out a loose jab but Nuragomidova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang Bang BangBang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuragomidova manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuragomidova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nuragomidova stuns Bang Bang BangBang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang Bang BangBang throws a looping overhand right but Nuragomidova ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nuragomidova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bang Bang BangBang misses with a right hand
enabling Nuragomidova to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Nuragomidova.#ROC2#
Bang Bang BangBang is rocked!
Nuragomidova cracks Bang Bang BangBang on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bang Bang BangBang falls backwards against the cage. Nuragomidova follows up with more strikes that drop Bang Bang BangBang to his knees. Nuragomidova keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bang Bang BangBang! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
Khalib Nuragomidova was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: WeInSyd 35     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Nuragomidova misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuragomidova moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuragomidova moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Nuragomidova throws a combination that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Nuragomidova darts in and clinches Bandicoot up against the cage.
Bandicoot pushes Nuragomidova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards. #ROC#
Nuragomidova is rocked!
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Nuragomidova.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Nuragomidova controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandicoot finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot has Nuragomidova pressed against the cage, preventing Nuragomidova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nuragomidova or not.
Bandicoot lands a big right hand that drops Nuragomidova! The killer instinct kicks in and Bandicoot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bandicoot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NJMMA XS 13     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Gregorio closes the distance but Nuragomidova moves to the side #TD2#
and Nuragomidova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gregorio punching from the bottom.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Gregorio is defending the position.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregorio keeps working.
Gregorio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nuragomidova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nuragomidova's back!
A lull in the action here.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gregorio slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nuragomidova has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gregorio.#T1#
Gregorio somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gregorio punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gregorio throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nuragomidova!
Nuragomidova covering up well under a series of strikes from Gregorio.
Gregorio lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nuragomidova.
Gregorio throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I really don't envy Nuragomidova right now.
Gregorio thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gregorio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gregorio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gregorio missing with strikes from the back.
Gregorio wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Gregorio missing with strikes. #SUB#
Nuragomidova showing good submission defense here.
Gregorio missing with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gregorio controlling the positon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Even with his hooks in, Gregorio manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Gregorio looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Gregorio wants to control the position but Nuragomidova frees himself and scrambles - Gregorio manages to regain control in side control.
Nuragomidova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gregorio.
Gregorio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Gregorio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gregorio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nuragomidova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gregorio in side control, throwing shots but Nuragomidova defends.
Gregorio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gregorio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nuragomidova is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gregorio just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorio scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4##SU#
Gregorio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gregorio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuragomidova moves away.
Gregorio walks into a stiff left hand from Nuragomidova.
Gregorio misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Nuragomidova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorio shoots in for a double leg but Nuragomidova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nuragomidova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gregorio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gregorio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuragomidova tries to avoid it but Gregorio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuragomidova to the ground. Nuragomidova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Gregorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregorio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregorio shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuragomidova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gregorio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Gregorio darts in and clinches Nuragomidova up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lino Gregorio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nuragomidova goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gregorio with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Nuragomidova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nuragomidova wants to take a breather but Gregorio is having none of it.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuragomidova seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gregorio wants to get back to his feet.
Gregorio is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio moves into full guard.
Lino Gregorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuragomidova has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gregorio is proving hard to escape from.
Gregorio is looking to stand up but Nuragomidova isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Gregorio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gregorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregorio controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregorio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuragomidova wants to counter with a clinch but Gregorio pushes him away.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuragomidova feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Gregorio clinches up with Nuragomidova and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuragomidova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gregorio jumps guard but Nuragomidova stands there with Gregorio around his waist. Gregorio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregorio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nuragomidova avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Gregorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gregorio shoots in and drives through. Nuragomidova sprawls well.#CL#
Gregorio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregorio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuragomidova avoids it.#BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova connects with a single shot there.
Gregorio with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
Nuragomidova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Nuragomidova scores with a four punch combination!
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuragomidova avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL2#
Nuragomidova has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregorio is trying to pull guard but Nuragomidova has him pressed against the cage.
Gregorio tries to pull guard but Nuragomidova holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregorio drops back down to his feet.
Gregorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nuragomidova just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gregorio tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Gregorio back against the cage.
Nuragomidova tries to break free but Gregorio pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gregorio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregorio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nuragomidova managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorio.
Nuragomidova lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuragomidova dips to his left and cracks Gregorio with an uppercut!
Nuragomidova takes a swing at Gregorio's ribcage but misses. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregorio.
Despite the aggression on Nuragomidova's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregorio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lino Gregorio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregorio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gregorio shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuragomidova sprawls well. He's pushed Gregorio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gregorio darts in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets double underhooks and turns Gregorio into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregorio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuragomidova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nuragomidova misses with a double jab.
Nuragomidova lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gregorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nuragomidova lands with a nice combination. Gregorio backs away looking to recover.
Nuragomidova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuragomidova throws a series of strikes that have Gregorio backpedaling.
Nuragomidova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gregorios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Gregorio is rocked!
Gregorio looks for a takedown but Nuragomidova sprawls well.
Nuragomidova lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregorio off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Nuragomidova misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuragomidova sprawls well. Nuragomidova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gregorio gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Nuragomidova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gregorio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nuragomidova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuragomidova throws a series of punches but Gregorio avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Nuragomidova. Those never looked like landing.
Nuragomidova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregorio at a distance.
Nuragomidova lands a jab.
Gregorio dives in for a single leg takedown but Nuragomidova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Gregorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuragomidova jabs Gregorio to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
No joy there for Nuragomidova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregorio throws a quick counter head kick but Nuragomidova was just out of range.
Nuragomidova moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorio.
Nuragomidova changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuragomidova moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Gregorio misses.
Nuragomidova throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gregorio dodges the punch combination from Nuragomidova.
Gregorio fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nuragomidova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gregorio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
Nuragomidova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorios head.
Nuragomidova pushes Gregorio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nuragomidova is leaning against Gregorio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Nuragomidova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Nuragomidova as Gregorio shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuragomidova thuds his right hand into Gregorio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nuragomidova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Gregorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuragomidova throws a series of punches but Gregorio avoids them all with ease.
Gregorio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuragomidova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gregorio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gregorio seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nuragomidova shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gregorio is backing up but Nuragomidova catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gregorio covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nuragomidova Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
Khalib Nuragomidova was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: NJMMA 64     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Vizsla darts in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets double underhooks and turns Vizsla into the ropes.
Vizsla with a poor takedown
and Nuragomidova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vizsla shoots in and drives through. Nuragomidova sprawls well.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baka Vizsla.#TD#
Nuragomidova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vizsla is trying to defend but Nuragomidova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nuragomidova is thwarting Vizsla's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Nuragomidova 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nuragomidova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vizsla for as long as he can get away with.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Vizsla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vizsla is holding on for now. #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.
Nuragomidova slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nuragomidova stuns Vizsla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vizsla shoots and misses
and Nuragomidova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vizsla thinking. #CL#
Nuragomidova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vizsla takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Nuragomidova manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vizsla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Vizsla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot that snaps Vizsla's head back.
Vizsla with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Nuragomidova counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Nuragomidova is trying to trip Vizsla. He has hold of a leg but Vizsla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nuragomidova persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova wants to stand but Vizsla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vizsla throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Vizsla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vizsla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.#T4#
Nuragomidova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nuragomidova'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.
Vizsla trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vizsla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nuragomidova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuragomidova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuragomidova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vizsla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vizsla throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuragomidova tries to counter by clinching up but Vizsla breaks away and moves out of range.
Khalib Nuragomidova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova throws a good cross that connects.
Vizsla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vizsla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vizsla fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vizsla tries to clinch up.
Nuragomidova goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Nuragomidova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Vizsla is rocked!
Nuragomidova lunges at Vizsla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vizsla's hand.
Vizsla is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuragomidova finish him?#TD#
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nuragomidova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vizsla can do to turn this around?
Nuragomidova seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vizsla tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Vizsla seems to have recovered his senses.
Vizsla missing with punches from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stalling. #T2#
Vizsla is trying to control but can't.
Nuragomidova with the ground and pound but Vizsla uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nuragomidova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vizsla striking off his back but it's not causing Nuragomidova any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vizsla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vizsla enables Nuragomidova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vizsla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nuragomidova is looking to stand up but Vizsla won't let him.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vizsla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vizsla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vizsla throws a big elbow that misses.
Vizsla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vizsla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vizsla throws a strike but Nuragomidova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nuragomidova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Vizsla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Nuragomidova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vizsla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuragomidova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vizsla looking for a sweep. Not yet Vizsla, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nuragomidova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vizsla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vizsla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vizsla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuragomidova circles away quickly and effectively.
Vizsla shoots for a takedown but Nuragomidova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nuragomidova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuragomidova shoots for a takedown but Vizsla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nuragomidova cracks Vizsla with an open hand slap.
Vizsla tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vizsla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vizsla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vizsla as he avoids it easily.
And Vizsla tries to counter it with a takedown but Nuragomidova pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vizsla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nuragomidova keeps the fight on the outside.
Vizsla stuffs the takedown.
And Vizsla tries to counter it with a takedown but Nuragomidova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vizsla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Nuragomidova misses. #CL#
Nuragomidova moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Nuragomidova breaks from the clinch.
Nuragomidova lands a two punch combo.
Vizsla dodges the punch combination from Nuragomidova.
Khalib Nuragomidova is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A lazy left from Nuragomidova finds it's target.
Vizsla fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Nuragomidova forces Vizsla back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vizsla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nuragomidova.#T3#
Vizsla shoots in but Nuragomidova avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Vizsla clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Nuragomidova scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khalib Nuragomidova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vizsla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vizsla wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuragomidova won't allow it.
Vizsla pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuragomidova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nuragomidova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vizsla is defending well.#T4#
Vizsla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuragomidova takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vizsla throws a head punch that misses.
Vizsla misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nuragomidova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vizsla is defended easily by Nuragomidova.#CL#
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuragomidova 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalib Nuragomidova!

The defeated Baka Vizsla had this to say: 'I'm coming back with vengeance!'.

 

 
 
 
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