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Event:
RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurudinov slips under a jab from Zorba.
Nurudinov misses the shot to the body.
Nurudinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurudinov lands with a shot to the body.
Zorba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zorba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Nurudinov finds it's target.
Zorba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Zorba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurudinov's guard.
Nurudinov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zorba dives into side control.
#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorba working the ground and pound.
Nurudinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zorba is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zorba lands an elbow.
Zorba cracks Nurudinov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zorba immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nurudinov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zorba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurudinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurudinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNarco.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeNarco! But no joy.
DeNarco misses the jab.
Nurudinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNarco lands a nice shot that snaps Nurudinov's head back.
Nurudinov lands a slapping body shot.
DeNarco throws out a loose jab but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNarco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurudinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeNarco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurudinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko DeNarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeNarco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
DeNarco tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Nurudinov wants the takedown. DeNarco is fighting it off but Nurudinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeNarco's guard against the cage.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeNarco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeNarco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeNarco has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
DeNarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurudinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNarco keeping moving, preventing Nurudinov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNarco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeNarco's guard.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov throwing shots but DeNarco is blocking nicely.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNarco trying to hold on to Nurudinov's head to control him but Nurudinov postures up.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
DeNarco taking some punishment here, with Nurudinov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeNarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov. #T4#
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov wants to control but DeNarco is keeping him busy.
DeNarco is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of DeNarco's head.
Ground and pound from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zukaan Nurudinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nurudinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNarco.
DeNarco misses the shot to the body.
DeNarco throws the left hand but Nurudinov avoids the punch easily.
Nurudinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurudinov wants to clinch.
DeNarco connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNarco can do to turn this around?
Nurudinov ducks into an uppercut from DeNarco and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko DeNarco!
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Event:
GR 7: Souza vs Kaiba
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamaev throws a jab when Nurudinov was well out of range.
Nurudinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamaev defends it nicely.#CL#
Nurudinov has managed to clinch.
Nurudinov tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
Nurudinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov wants to stall.
A short right from Mamaev. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Nurudinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Mamaev counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurudinov toppling to the canvas! Nurudinov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mamaev finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Zukaan Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamaev counters with a right hand from hell and Nurudinov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis Mamaev!
Our winner, Denis Mamaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GR 1: LoJack vs Lban
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Nurudinov avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage. #BC2#
Nurudinov breaks the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jenkins - that will leave a mark!
Jenkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Nurudinov tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
#CL#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nurudinov manages to break the clinch.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Nurudinov moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Nurudinov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurudinov counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in and gets a takedown into Jenkins's guard.#SU2#
Nurudinov gets to his feet - Jenkins follows without any prompting.
Nurudinov takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Nurudinov feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Nurudinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurudinov prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurudinov controls the pace.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Nurudinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Nurudinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurudinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Nurudinov is having none of it. #T3#
Nurudinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurudinov stops Jenkins from standing up.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurudinov misses with a leg kick.
Jenkins fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nurudinov moves into the clinch.
Nurudinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nurudinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jenkins walks away with a smile on his face. Nurudinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A A Ron Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nurudinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jenkins is trying to stand.
#T4#
Nurudinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Nurudinov connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Nurudinov is taking a breather. Jenkins 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.#SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nurudinov not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zukaan Nurudinov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jenkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurudinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurudinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurudinov is controlling him.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Nurudinov stands and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Nurudinov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurudinov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Nurudinov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurudinov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins is trying to buck Nurudinov off.
Nurudinov is trying to ground and pound but Jenkins uses the momentary lack of control by Nurudinov to regain half guard.
Nurudinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurudinov to get the leverage. #T3#
Nurudinov stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Nurudinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurudinov showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Jenkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurudinov is on him like a limpet, forcing Jenkins back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Nurudinov wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but Nurudinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.#T4#
Nurudinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurudinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurudinov is looking to pass into half guard but Jenkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jenkins is in guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurudinov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jenkins is now in half guard.
Jenkins passes into side control, despite Nurudinov's attempt to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Nurudinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zukaan Nurudinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurudinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jenkins.#CL#
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Nurudinov.
Nurudinov has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurudinov avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Nurudinov tightens his grip and picks Jenkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Jenkins manages to land in guard.
Nurudinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Nurudinov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Nurudinov is having none of it.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurudinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nurudinov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jenkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurudinov, into his guard. #REVR#
Jenkins won't allow Nurudinov to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nurudinov has an active guard here but Jenkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins prevents Nurudinov from standing back up.
Jenkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Jenkins is thwarting Nurudinov's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Nurudinov pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurudinov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenkins lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Nurudinov to work.
Nurudinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Nurudinov improves position.
Nurudinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jenkins smiles and moves away.
A A Ron Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage. #TD2#
Nurudinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurudinov wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jenkins is looking to get back to is feet but Nurudinov passes into side control.
Jenkins is pushing Nurudinov's head away, looking to escape. Nurudinov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurudinov controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurudinov tries to advance to mount but Jenkins denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zukaan Nurudinov.
I've got Nurudinov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... A A Ron Jenkins!
A A Ron Jenkins took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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