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Event:
DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedow scores with a takedown into Dupre's guard.
Nurmagomedow is fighting to break Dupre's control of his arms but Dupre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedow striking off his back but it's not causing Dupre any problems.
Dupre slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedow is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupre.
Dupre is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagomedow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedow wants to improve his position but Dupre is controlling well.
Dupre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedow tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedow wants to get back to his feet.
Dupre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedow keeps working. #SUB2#
Dupre seems to be looking for submissions.
Dupre wants to take a breather but Nurmagomedow is having none of it. #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.
Nurmagomedow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedow.
Dupre won't allow Nurmagomedow to sweep him here.
Dupre 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.
Dupre trying to control but Nurmagomedow is working from the bottom.
Dupre tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedow is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dupre gets the takedown into side control.
Dupre works to advance to full mount. Nurmagomedow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Nurmagomedow prevents Dupre from taking his back.
Dupre looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Dupre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Dupre is working for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedow frees his head quite easily.
Dupre looks winded!
Dupre looking to take Nurmagomedow's back but Nurmagomedow rolls and after a scramble, Nurmagomedow ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nurmagomedow to escape a tricky position. #SUB2#
Dupre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Dupre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedow stays in close to Dupre's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dupre 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! Nurmagomedow rolls with it to try and escape but Dupre cranks on the arm and Nurmagomedow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillaume Dupre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sila is in Nurmagomedow's guard.
Nurmagomedow working a defensive guard here.
Sila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedow's head.
Sila distracts Nurmagomedow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sila is working Nurmagomedow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sila 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.#SUB#
Sila is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sila connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Nurmagomedow is rocked!#T1#
Sila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedow is still in real trouble! Can Sila finish him?
Sila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sila lands a couple of elbows.
Sila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedow's head.
Nurmagomedow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sila's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sila looking for a triangle here. Nurmagomedow is fighting it but it looks tight! Sila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nurmagomedow is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Afa Sila!
Afa Sila thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kinney has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kinney jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedow to the mat.
#SUB#
Kinney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagomedow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedow postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedow sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Kinney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Kinney working for a triangle but Nurmagomedow defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedow gets the takedown into side control.
Kinney tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nurmagomedow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Nurmagomedow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedow lands a couple of good shots and Kinney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kinney has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nurmagomedow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedow keeps control of the position easily here as Kinney tries to buck him off.
Nurmagomedow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kinney avoids the strikes from Nurmagomedow. #T3#
Nurmagomedow is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Kinney is trying to defend against the choke here but Nurmagomedow has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nurmagomedow Tightens the hold and Kinney taps out furiously! Nurmagomedow displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khatib Nurmagomedow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Stanley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nurmagomedow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stanley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stanley is trying to keep Nurmagomedow in close.
Stanley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedow is standing up over Stanley. Stanley looks to escape but Nurmagomedow dives into side control.
Nurmagomedow just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley looking for a sweep but Nurmagomedow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stanley is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedow.
Nurmagomedow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Stanley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Stanley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedow.
Stanley working to try and regain half guard.
Stanley is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedow controlling from mount.
Stanley is working to get back to half guard.
Stanley wants to hold on but Nurmagomedow pushes him away.#T2#
Stanley taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedow landing strikes from the mount.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stanley looks a forlorn figure.
Nurmagomedow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stanley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedow controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagomedow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stanley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stanley shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedow working Stanley over with strikes here.
Nurmagomedow throws some wild stikes that Stanley manages to avoid easily.
Nurmagomedow controlling from the full mount.
Stanley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stanley tries to hold on but Nurmagomedow postures up.
Nurmagomedow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedow looking to ground and pound but Stanley is blocking nicely. #T4#
Stanley tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedow has isolated one of Stanley's arms. Stanley looking to fight him off but Nurmagomedow twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khatib Nurmagomedow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Holt rushes Nurmagomedow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Holt has clasped his hands together around Nurmagomedow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nurmagomedow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Holt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Holt tries for a kimura but Nurmagomedow is defending well. #SUB#
Holt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurmagomedow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurmagomedow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Holt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holt has control of Nurmagomedow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurmagomedow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Holt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nurmagomedow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nurmagomedow and Holt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holt is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Nurmagomedow throws Holt to one side and escapes!
Khatib Nurmagomedow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nurmagomedow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holt is wriggling around but Nurmagomedow manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedow is working for a kimura but Holt is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedow looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holt is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedow is controlling him
#T3#
Nurmagomedow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holt is looking to get back to is feet but Nurmagomedow passes into side control.
Holt can't do much from the bottom here.
Holt wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedow drags him back down.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedow.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holt wants to control but Nurmagomedow postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holt bucks up and tries to throw Nurmagomedow off but instead Nurmagomedow has got his back!
Even with his hooks in, Nurmagomedow manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedow misses with punches from the back.
Holt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nurmagomedow is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nurmagomedow gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nurmagomedow gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nurmagomedow apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Erwin Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Holt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khatib Nurmagomedow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Holt gets caught napping as Nurmagomedow dives in and scores a takedown. Holt manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedow wants to pass the guard but Holt is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Holt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holt controls Nurmagomedow momentarily but Nurmagomedow frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt is really struggling to control Nurmagomedow but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nurmagomedow 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.
Holt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedow on the ground.
Nurmagomedow is breathing heavily.#T1#
Holt wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedow is having none of it.
Nurmagomedow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Holt gets caught napping as Nurmagomedow dives in and scores a takedown. Holt manages to retain guard.
Holt trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedow is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedow won't allow Holt to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Holt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedow controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedow showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Holt pushes Nurmagomedow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##CL#
Holt moves into the clinch.
Holt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holt taking a breather. #BC#
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedow shoots in and bounces Holt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Holt wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedow passes into half guard.
Holt keeping hold of Nurmagomedow's head, controlling as best he can.
Holt is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedow is controlling him
Holt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedow is pressing down on Holt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holt is holding on for now.
Holt is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khatib Nurmagomedow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nurmagomedow dives in and scores a takedown into Holt's guard.
Holt looking to control.
Nurmagomedow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Holt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedow passes into side control.
Holt struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nurmagomedow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedow is trying to get an arm triangle but Holt is defending well.
Nurmagomedow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Nurmagomedow tries to move to mount but Holt blocks the move with his legs.
Holt can't do much from the bottom here.
Holt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nurmagomedow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedow trying to control the position but Holt is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedow taking a breather here.
Holt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedow is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Holt instigates a clinch. #T3##TD#
Holt pulls guard successfully.
Holt wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedow is having none of it.
Nurmagomedow content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedow working some strikes from top position.
Holt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedow is controlling him.
Nurmagomedow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holt keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nurmagomedow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedow is controlling him well.
Holt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedow is staying tight to Holt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Erwin Holt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khatib Nurmagomedow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khatib Nurmagomedow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurmagomedow 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khatib Nurmagomedow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcpherson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurmagomedow with a poor takedown
and Mcpherson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nurmagomedow has his takedown stuffed
and Mcpherson counters with a two punch combo.
Boris Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khatib Nurmagomedow.#TD#
Mcpherson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedow wants to improve his position but Mcpherson is controlling well.
Nurmagomedow is looking to escape.
Mcpherson trying to control the action but Nurmagomedow is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedow wants to get back to full guard.
Mcpherson is keen to just control but Nurmagomedow is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcpherson prevents Nurmagomedow from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedow drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedow is looking to advance position but Mcpherson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Nurmagomedow is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
The referee warns Nurmagomedow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nurmagomedow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson landing strikes from the mount and Nurmagomedow is in trouble!
Mcpherson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedow is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Nurmagomedow is squirming around, avoiding Mcpherson's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedow is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagomedow wants to hold on but Mcpherson pushes him away.
Mcpherson cracks Nurmagomedow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mcpherson wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedow is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedow wants to control but Mcpherson is having none of it.
Nurmagomedow controls the position.
Nurmagomedow 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.
Nurmagomedow is trying to maintain the position but Mcpherson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpherson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Mcpherson dominated that round.
That's time! Mcpherson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nurmagomedow has his takedown stuffed
and Mcpherson counters with a big head kick but Nurmagomedow shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Mcpherson.
Nice takedown defense from Mcpherson. No joy for Nurmagomedow on that attempt.
Nurmagomedow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcpherson counters with a one-two to the body.
Boris Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khatib Nurmagomedow.
Nurmagomedow shoots and misses
and Mcpherson counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedow.
Boris Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcpherson counters with a three punch combo that has Nurmagomedow backing up. Nurmagomedow nods at Mcpherson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nurmagomedow is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedow has his takedown stuffed
and Mcpherson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Nurmagomedow with a poor takedown
and Mcpherson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nurmagomedow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedow misses with a takedown
and Mcpherson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Mcpherson pushes Nurmagomedow up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedow is trying to drag Mcpherson to the mat but Mcpherson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedow tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Mcpherson pulls Nurmagomedow into guard.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Nurmagomedow postures up in Mcpherson's guard and throws a big left but Mcpherson blocks it.
Nurmagomedow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mcpherson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mcpherson is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedow pushes his legs off easily.
Mcpherson pulls Nurmagomedow in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Nurmagomedow slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedow is thwarting Mcpherson's attempts to control the position.
Mcpherson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedow controlling the action here.#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.
Nurmagomedow working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedow slips a nice elbow through Mcpherson's hands, connecting with Mcpherson's forehead.
Nurmagomedow wants to pass to mount but Mcpherson is defending the position.
Nurmagomedow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedow prevents Mcpherson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Mcpherson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcpherson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedow won't allow Mcpherson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedow postures up and lands a big shot to Mcpherson's brow. #T1#
Nurmagomedow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcpherson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nurmagomedow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedow in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcpherson, who protects the arm well.
Mcpherson is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedow lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcpherson struggling a bit here.#T2#
Nurmagomedow staying calm.
Nurmagomedow working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Mcpherson is rocked!
Mcpherson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Mcpherson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Nurmagomedow has hold of Mcpherson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mcpherson seems comfortable defending it but Nurmagomedow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mcpherson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mcpherson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nurmagomedow couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khatib Nurmagomedow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedow seems content to control.
Flores wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedow is controlling well.
Nurmagomedow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagomedow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Nurmagomedow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Flores looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flores won't allow Nurmagomedow to pass to mount. #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.
Nurmagomedow is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nurmagomedow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagomedow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!#T3#
Nurmagomedow is taking a breather. Flores 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.
Oh Flores is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedow working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedow works his way into side control.
A big shot lands for Nurmagomedow! That's hurt Flores! Will he recover? Nurmagomedow fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khatib Nurmagomedow!
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