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Event:
Torcida 27 - Greene Vs Cheem
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bridges shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bridges throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridges misses with a takedown attempt - Nurmagomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bridges attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bridges is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bridges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bridges.
Bridges tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bridges is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Bridges throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Bridges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bridges continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Bridges with a series of wild strikes but Bridges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bridges scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Bridges misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bridges thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.#TD2#
Bridges bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bridges advances to full mount.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Bridges's attempts to control the action.
Bridges might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurmagomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Bridges is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bridges extends the arm and Nurmagomedov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Bridges!
Miles Bridges seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baratheon as he jumps to the side.
Baratheon feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Baratheon.
Baratheon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baratheon wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Baratheon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nurmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Baratheon is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon avoids a wild elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.#BC2#
Baratheon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Baratheon throws a left that rocks Nurmagomedov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Baratheon dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nurmagomedov regain composure!
#ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Baratheon cracks Nurmagomedov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Baratheon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nurmagomedov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Baratheon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Baratheon!
An out of breath Bobby Baratheon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torca Fight Night III
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mclovin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mclovin stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
It looks like Mclovin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Mclovin postures up.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mclovin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mclovin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mclovin has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
#TD2#
Mclovin has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mclovin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mclovin wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Mclovin is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mclovin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mclovin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
#T2#
Mclovin is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin is keeping busy.
Mclovin is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to strike off his back.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Mclovin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin slows the pace down in half guard.
Mclovin is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclovin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclovin as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mclovin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mclovin dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape the position but Mclovin is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Mclovin off but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mclovin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mclovin controls the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Mclovin's posture but Mclovin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mclovin 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#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mclovin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mclovin. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt. #TD2#
Mclovin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mclovin controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mclovin is staying tight to Nurmagomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Mclovin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Mclovin stalls from top position.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #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.
Nurmagomedov is being controlled here.
Mclovin working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mclovin leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Mclovin gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it. #TD2#
Mclovin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mclovin slows the pace down. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mclovin controls the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mclovin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov is letting Mclovin control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Mclovin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurmagomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
Mclovin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurmagomedov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mclovin from improving position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin postures up.
Mclovin advances nicely into full mount.
Greg Mclovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclovin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mclovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mclovin swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Mclovin looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Mclovin drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Mclovin passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is in trouble now - Mclovin has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mclovin controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mclovin avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Mclovin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mclovin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurmagomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Mclovin controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to lock up and control but Mclovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mclovin blocks Nurmagomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin blocks Nurmagomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mclovin controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mclovin.#SUB2#
Mclovin working for a submission but Nurmagomedov is keeping him at bay. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mclovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mclovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mclovin is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Mclovin isn't that keen on the idea.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Mclovin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mclovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mclovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mclovin 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Mclovin!
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Event:
Torcida 10 - Coburn Vs Dormier
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jacobs pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Jacobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jacobs as the two fighters clinch.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Jacobs lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.#KD#
Jacobs drops Nurmagomedov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nurmagomedov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Jacobs lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Jacobs scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Jacobs digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Jacobs creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagomedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and Jacobs pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Jacobs!
A very excited looking Jerry Jacobs 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.
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Event:
Torcida 3 - Lashley Vs Martin
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Van Der Woodsen is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Van Der Woodsen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nurmagomedov is tapping! Great win for Van Der Woodsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Van Der Woodsen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 824 Round 1
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tracz sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tracz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tracz throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tracz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Tracz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tracz tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tracz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tracz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tracz throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Tracz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Tracz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tracz takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Tracz.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Tracz.
Tracz wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov has Tracz pressed against the cage, preventing Tracz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tracz uses from the top position.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Tracz from standing up. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Tracz defends easily.
Nurmagomedov 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#
Tracz is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Nurmagomedov prevents Tracz from standing back up.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Tracz defends it.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tracz wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tracz wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tracz tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tracz circles away.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Tracz moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tracz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tracz defends it nicely.#T4#
Tracz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Tracz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Tracz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tracz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick from Tracz lands but Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride.
Tracz throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Tracz throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tracz pinned against the cage. Tracz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tracz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Tracz, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Tracz against the cage but Tracz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Tracz.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Tracz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tracz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tracz.
Tracz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Tracz.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Tracz cracks the inside of Nurmagomedov's front leg.
Tracz throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease.
Tracz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracz wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tracz is breathing heavily.
Tracz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Tracz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Tracz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tracz continues to drive forward.
Tracz wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tracz but Tracz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tracz.
Tracz throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tracz is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tracz is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tracz wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tracz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tracz shrugs it off.
Tracz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nurmagomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work his way around to Tracz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to secure an arm triangle but Tracz defends it well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tracz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Tracz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nurmagomedov enables Tracz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nurmagomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tracz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tracz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nurmagomedov continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle here but Tracz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tracz tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his head.
Tracz trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tracz wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his arm.
Nurmagomedov keeping his opponent close.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Tracz off him but Tracz keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Tracz has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Nurmagomedov works to full guard.
Nurmagomedov pulls Tracz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tracz wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Tracz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tracz stuffs the takedown.
Tracz wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tracz but Tracz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tracz with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tracz tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tracz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Tracz goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Tracz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Tracz closes the distance and clinches.
Tracz is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Tracz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tracz's waist but Tracz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Tracz throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Tracz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Tracz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Tracz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Tracz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tracz 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Adam Tracz!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Adam Tracz!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Adam Tracz!
Adam Tracz wins by unanimous decision!
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