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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1# Brown lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand. Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. #CL2# Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brown. Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Brown on the inside. Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Brown. Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance. Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1# Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. Brown scores with a jab to the jaw. Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Brown scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches. Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Brown lands with a left to the head. Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Nurmagomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown. Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat. Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nurmagomedov looks winded! Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov. Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice body punch from Brown. Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Brown digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank. Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Brown is trying to stall.
A short right from Brown on the inside. Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Brown misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown. Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses. Brown gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Brown lands with a right to the head. Brown tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brown looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown is struggling to control the position. Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nurmagomedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow. Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Nurmagomedov.
#BC# Brown manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nurmagomedov wants to clinch. A lazy left from Brown finds it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brown dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Brown misses. Brown with a jab. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around? Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov. Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch. Brown throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands a right hand. Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far. Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Brown digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown. Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov. Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot in the inside from Brown. Brown lands a right hand. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown. Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage. Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses. Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
#T3##BC# Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brown lands with a cross. A punch combination from Brown misses. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov wants to clinch. Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nurmagomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Ryan Brown has been cut. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!#T4# Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov. Brown is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target. Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch. Brown looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jab by Nurmagomedov. Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ryan Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Brown lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brown dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ryan Brown's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2# Nurmagomedov clinches up against the cage. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head. Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike. Brown is struggling to control the position. Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle. Ryan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Brown lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now. Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. #T1# Nurmagomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand. Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands a right hand. Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Brown works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches. Brown stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A short right from Brown. Brown taking a breather.#BC# Brown manages to break the clinch.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab lands there for Brown. Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2# Nurmagomedov pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch. Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. Brown is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage. Brown tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage. Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown. A shot in the inside from Brown. Brown misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Nurmagomedov is rocked! Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him? Brown lands a body punch in the clinch. Brown scores with a shoulder strike. Brown scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Brown. #T3# Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown is struggling to control the position. Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage. Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov. Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut. Nurmagomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage. Brown stalling.
Brown unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmagomedov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brown is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Brown!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1# Penguin swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
#CL2# Penguin gets in close and instigates a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Penguin.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penguin walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside. Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Penguin moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off. Penguin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Penguin clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penguin, as that shot connected.
Penguin lands with a nice body punch. #CL# Penguin tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch. Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Penguin. Penguin has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment. Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penguin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Penguin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Penguin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD# Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Penguin's legs. Penguin is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Penguin wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment. Penguin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Penguin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penguin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagomedov stops Penguin from standing up. Penguin 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. Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Penguin is keeping the position. Penguin wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penguin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagomedov won't allow Penguin to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Penguin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs. Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound. Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Penguin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Nurmagomedov controlling the position. 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. Penguin stops Nurmagomedov from standing up. Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Penguin is having none of it. #T3##ES# Nurmagomedov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Penguin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands. Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch. Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Penguin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Penguin tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #CL# Nurmagomedov forces Penguin back against the cage and clinches. Penguin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Penguin.
#TD# Nurmagomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Penguin dodges it nicely.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Penguin's temple. #T4# Nurmagomedov 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. Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Penguin defends it. Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Penguin is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod. 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# Penguin lands a nice looking body shot.
Penguin is looking to clinch. Penguin lands a jab. Penguin keeps the fight on the outside. Penguin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penguin is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Penguin circles away and we're back to standing. Penguin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Penguin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penguin.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Penguin lands. Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Penguin pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Penguin to counter with a crisp jab. Penguin tries to clinch up. Nurmagomedov takes one on the button. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Penguin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penguin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1# Penguin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Penguin regains half guard. Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Penguin is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nurmagomedov is thwarting Penguin's attempts to control the position. Nurmagomedov working over Penguin with some ground and pound. Penguin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penguin's head. #SUB# Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Penguin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nurmagomedov looks to land a strike but Penguin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Penguin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Penguin!#REVB# Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nurmagomedov 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. Penguin wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3# Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. Penguin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagomedov's guard. Penguin wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Penguin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagomedov's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penguin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches. Nurmagomedov trying to stall but Penguin improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Penguin.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat. Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Penguin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penguin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Penguin breaks the clinch.
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Penguin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nurmagomedov tries to clinch and Penguin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Penguin doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Penguin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Penguin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuclear Penguin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Penguin scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one. Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Penguin breaks away and Penguin counters with a nice body shot. Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Penguin moves out of range. Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penguin's head backwards.#CL# Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Penguin up against the cage. Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Penguin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penguin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penguin. #BC2# Penguin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Penguin circles away.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Penguin circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Penguin. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Penguin lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Penguin rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Penguin. Penguin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penguin. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Penguin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head. Penguin gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Penguin wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Penguin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Penguin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. Penguin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penguin pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penguin pulls him back up using the underhooks. Penguin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. Penguin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nurmagomedov tries to break free but Penguin pushes him back against the cage. Penguin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nurmagomedov prevents Penguin from breaking the clinch. Penguin working hard to break the clinch. Penguin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Penguin working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Penguin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL# Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Penguin up against the cage.#BC2# Penguin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Penguin is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount! Penguin regains half guard. Penguin wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here. Penguin gets back to full guard.
#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Penguin looking to control.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.#ES2# Penguin pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Nurmagomedov pushes Penguin up against the cage in a clinch. Penguin tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage. Penguin can't break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Penguin avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage. Penguin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Penguin is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov keeps control of Penguin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nurmagomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Penguin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut. Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Penguin after a bit of a struggle. Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Penguin. #BC2# Penguin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Penguin is looking to clinch. Penguin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov. Penguin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch. Penguin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Penguin ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov. Penguin tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Nuclear Penguin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Penguin 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Penguin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Fighter B clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fighter B being controlled here momentarily. Fighter B throws an elbow that misses. Fighter A uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter B's guard. Nice move by Fighter A!#REVR# Fighter B wants to sweep but no luck. Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter B has control of Fighter A's left arm, preventing Fighter A from doing any damage. Fighter A working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Fighter B really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter A. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fighter B is pulling down on Fighter A's head to control his posture. Fighter A trying to control but Fighter B is working from the bottom. Fighter A looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Fighter B tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fighter A won't allow Fighter B to get back to his feet. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Fighter A is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Fighter B clinches with his opponent.
Fighter B misses with a knee strike.
Fighter B lands an uppercut.#TD2# Fighter B is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fighter A can't fight it off and eventually Fighter B manages to take the fight to the floor. Fighter A looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fighter B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fighter B with a flurry of punches that miss. Fighter B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fighter B scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fighter A is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Fighter B postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow. Fighter B distracts Fighter A with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Fighter B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fighter B throws a big right hand that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter A is on top in guard.
#REVR# Fighter A is breathing heavily. Fighter A stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter B. Fighter B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Fighter B is looking to stand up but Fighter A isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Fighter A wants to control from the top but Fighter B keeps moving. Fighter B wants to stand and escape but Fighter A is having none of it. Fighter B pulls Fighter A in to control the position. Fighter B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fighter B keeping moving, preventing Fighter A from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Fighter B drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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##CL2# Fighter B rushes Fighter A and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fighter B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fighter B can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Fighter B gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fighter A regains guard.
Fighter A trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Fighter A is adopting a defensive guard. Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far. Fighter B lands a couple of elbows. Fighter B postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter A is trying to control the position but Fighter B postures up. Fighter B landing some decent shots from guard. Fighter B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Fighter A keeping moving, preventing Fighter B from controlling successfully. Fighter B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fighter B is working Fighter A over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fighter B scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2# Fighter A is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fighter A is trying to keep Fighter B in close.
Oh Fighter A is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fighter B trying to control but Fighter A is working from the bottom. Fighter B connects with a couple of short punches. Fighter B gets to his feet and stands over Fighter A, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fighter A felt that one! Fighter B unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fighter A from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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