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Event:
FARTMMA 29
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Madsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Kurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Madsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madsen somewhat.
Madsen's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Madsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Madsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madsen winds up and cracks Kurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurmagomedov tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.
Kurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madsen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madsen lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurmagomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Madsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Madsen controlling him for the moment.
Kurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kurmagomedov has his foot on Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Madsen lands a couple of elbows.
Madsen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Madsen lands a couple of digs.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Madsen controlling him for the moment.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Madsen with a nice head shot there.
Madsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Madsen from controlling successfully.
Madsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madsen landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB#
Kurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Madsen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kurmagomedov has his foot on Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Madsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Madsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kurmagomedov working for a triangle but Madsen defends it easily.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Kurmagomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Madsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kurmagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kurmagomedov tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.
Kurmagomedov trying to hold on to Madsen's head to control him but Madsen postures up.
Kurmagomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Madsen manages to pass to mount!
Madsen with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark O Madsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kurmagomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Madsen feints and as Kurmagomedov raises his hands in defense, Madsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Madsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Madsen trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Mark O Madsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Madsen pushes his legs off easily.
Madsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madsen's guard. #REVR##T2#
Kurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Madsen keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madsen is looking to stand up but Kurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurmagomedov trying to control but Madsen is working from the bottom.
Madsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kurmagomedov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Madsen trying to hold on to Kurmagomedov's head to control him but Kurmagomedov postures up.
Madsen is trying is best to control the position here.
Madsen is looking to improve his position.
Madsen moves into full guard.
Madsen trying to control the position here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Madsen is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Madsen misses with a body shot
and Kurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurmagomedov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Madsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurmagomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Madsen is in Kurmagomedov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madsen wants to control from the top but Kurmagomedov keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Madsen chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark O Madsen 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kurmagomedov catches Madsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madsen shoots in for a takedown but Kurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurmagomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov cracks Madsen with a good jab.
No luck for Madsen with that takedown attempt.
Kurmagomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madsen on the side of the head. #TD2#
Madsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kurmagomedov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madsen scoring with punches from side control.
Kurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Madsen gets to mount! Kurmagomedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kurmagomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Madsen landing punches.
Madsen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Madsen tries to control but Kurmagomedov wriggling away.
Kurmagomedov wants to control but Madsen is having none of it.
Madsen lands a nice shot to the head.
Kurmagomedov regains half guard.
Kurmagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Madsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Madsen landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Madsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madsen cracks Kurmagomedov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madsen is working Kurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Madsen wants to control from the top but Kurmagomedov keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Madsen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madsen 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Madsen trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Madsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.#TD2#
Madsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Kurmagomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madsen winds up and cracks Kurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Madsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurmagomedov is staying active underneath Madsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mark O Madsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurmagomedov tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madsen lands a nice short elbow.
Kurmagomedov gets full guard.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madsen defends well.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark O Madsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madsen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark O Madsen!
Mark O Madsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FARTMMA 24
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Kurmagomedov is out of range.
Kurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Kurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy backing away here, and Kurmagomedov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Kurmagomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the side of Kurmagomedov's head but Kurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and pushes Kurmagomedov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tverdovskiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tverdovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Tverdovskiy's head.
Kurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurmagomedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tverdovskiy on the inside.
Tverdovskiy pushes Kurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Kurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Kurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right to the head.
Kurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tverdovskiys head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Kurmagomedov's ribcage. Kurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurmagomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tverdovskiy walks away with a smile on his face. Kurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhovhar Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Alexander Tverdovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tverdovskiy digs a good body shot into Kurmagomedov's ribs.
Tverdovskiy lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Jab by Tverdovskiy.#CUT#
It looks like Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has been cut.
Kurmagomedov throws a push kick but Tverdovskiy slaps the foot to one side.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick
and Kurmagomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kurmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurmagomedov tried to score with a low kick but Tverdovskiy checks it.
Kurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurmagomedov throws a front kick aimed at Tverdovskiy's knee but Tverdovskiy avoids it well.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kurmagomedov rushes Tverdovskiy and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Kurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Kurmagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tverdovskiy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kurmagomedov trying to stall but Tverdovskiy improves his position.
Tverdovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tverdovskiy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Tverdovskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhovhar Kurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kurmagomedov misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. That's going to slow Kurmagomedov down.
Kurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurmagomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tverdovskiy is wise to it.
Kurmagomedov swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Kurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Kurmagomedov cracks Tverdovskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Kurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy stalling the fight.
#T1#
Tverdovskiy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Kurmagomedov's ribcage. Kurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
Tverdovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Kurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tverdovskiy.
Kurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tverdovskiy pushes Kurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy. #T2#
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tverdovskiy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tverdovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tverdovskiy to keep the fight standing.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhovhar Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov tries to stall but Tverdovskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Tverdovskiy to work.
Kurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards. #TD2#
Kurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Tverdovskiy to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy content to stall in guard here.
Tverdovskiy continues to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Kurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tverdovskiy preventing the sweep.
Tverdovskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tverdovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Kurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving. #T4#
Tverdovskiy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Kurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tverdovskiy has his hands on Kurmagomedov's head, controlling the position.
Kurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zhovhar Kurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tverdovskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Tverdovskiy looks for the body kick but Kurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kurmagomedov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and pushes Kurmagomedov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurmagomedov.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Kurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tverdovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right to the head.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurmagomedov's elbow.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhovhar Kurmagomedov.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand. #T2#
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Kurmagomedov's ribcage. Kurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Kurmagomedov.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kurmagomedov fails to land.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Kurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Tverdovskiy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tverdovskiy to keep the fight standing.
Kurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov is trying to stall.
Kurmagomedov stalling in the clinch but Tverdovskiy improves position.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Kurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
Tverdovskiy avoiding damage.
Tverdovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tverdovskiy to keep the fight standing.
Kurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tverdovskiy lands an uppercut.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Tverdovskiy stands there with Kurmagomedov around his waist. Kurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tverdovskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
A very excited looking Alexander Tverdovskiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FARTMMA 19
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Kurmagomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Burns lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Kurmagomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
Kurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
It looked like Kurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Burns cracks Kurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nice shot by Burns.
Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns misses with a body shot.
#T1##CL#
Kurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurmagomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurmagomedov.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurmagomedov's elbow.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurmagomedov's elbow.
I was talking to Kurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns presses Kurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurmagomedov jumps guard but Burns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhovhar Kurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns blocks a body shot from Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurmagomedov. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns. #BC#
Kurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Kurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurmagomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Kurmagomedov slips a straight right by Burns.
Kurmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurmagomedov slips under a jab from Burns.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Burns.#KD#
Kurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burns sprawling to the canvas! Burns rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kurmagomedov finish him?!
#ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurmagomedov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurmagomedov finish him?#T3#
Kurmagomedov moves in close and cracks Burns with a massive right hand! Burns, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhovhar Kurmagomedov!
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that $10 Trap Queen Aesthetics logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
FARTMMA 11
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Vanderbilt misses with a right hand
enabling Kurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Kurmagomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kurmagomedov throws a head kick but Vanderbilt moves out of range.
Vanderbilt throws a jab when Kurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Kurmagomedov.
Vanderbilt throws an overhand right that lands on Kurmagomedov's shoulder, as Kurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Vanderbilt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Vanderbilt misses.
Kurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Vanderbilt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov slips a straight right by Vanderbilt.
Kurmagomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbilt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Michel James Vanderbilt has been cut.
Vanderbilt looks to throw a body kick
and Kurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Vanderbilt throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanderbilt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurmagomedov. That one must have hurt.
Vanderbilt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Vanderbilt.
Kurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Vanderbilt breaks away and moves out of range.
Kurmagomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanderbilt misses the target.
Kurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurmagomedov throws a counter high kick but Vanderbilt was just alert enough to avoid it.#KD#
Kurmagomedov lands a high kick to the side of Vanderbilt's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kurmagomedov dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Vanderbilt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Vanderbilt is still in real trouble! Can Kurmagomedov finish him?#SUB#
Kurmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanderbilt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanderbilt seems to have recovered his senses.
Kurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Kurmagomedov moves into full mount! Vanderbilt won't be happy about that!
Kurmagomedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vanderbilt because Kurmagomedov loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbilt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kurmagomedov.
Vanderbilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by Kurmagomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3##SUB#
Kurmagomedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vanderbilt is surviving well by controlling Kurmagomedov's body position as best he can.
Kurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vanderbilt is trying to reverse the position but instead Kurmagomedov has taken his back - oops!
Kurmagomedov 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.
Kurmagomedov controls the action.#SUB#
Kurmagomedov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Vanderbilt is in real trouble here. Kurmagomedov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Vanderbilt is tapping out! Kurmagomedov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zhovhar Kurmagomedov!
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov very nearly forgot to thank $10 Trap Queen Aesthetics amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zhovhar Kurmagomedov (ranked 5750 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Hardy (ranked 7679 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhovhar Kurmagomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zhovhar Kurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Hardy
Kurmagomedov looking to control.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Hardy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has his foot on Kurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurmagomedov won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Kurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (2) Hardy
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy gets back to half guard.
Kurmagomedov is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Kurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy tries to roll over but Kurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy passes Kurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is taking a breather. Kurmagomedov 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.
It looks like Hardy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Kurmagomedov trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurmagomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hardy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (7) Hardy
Kurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy wants to control but Kurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmagomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hardy is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (9) Hardy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Kurmagomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Kurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kurmagomedov tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Kurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurmagomedov tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hardy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (12) Hardy
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurmagomedov frees his head quite easily.
Kurmagomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the pace.
Kurmagomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hardy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (15) Hardy
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurmagomedov frees his head quite easily.
Hardy goes for an armbar but Kurmagomedov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kurmagomedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (7) vs (15) Hardy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy has an active guard here but Kurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 21664 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhovhar Kurmagomedov (ranked 5703 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Shamrock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zhovhar Kurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kurmagomedov to keep the fight standing.
Kurmagomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamrock uses from the top position.
Kurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shamrock controls the pace.
Shamrock is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kurmagomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shamrock is looking to defend but Kurmagomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shamrock! Kurmagomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shamrock taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhovhar Kurmagomedov!
After the big win, Zhovhar Kurmagomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors $10 Trap Queen Aesthetics and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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