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Event:
RapidFC 24
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Nunez fails with the takedown.
Kenobi defending well as Nunez loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi throws a nice head kick!
Nunez tries for a takedown but Kenobi circles away easily
and Kenobi counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Kenobi.
Nunez tries to counter with a takedown but Kenobi is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws a head kick that Nunez semi-blocks.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Kenobi drops Nunez with a beautiful combination! Nunez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kenobi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Nunez is rocked!#T1#
Nunez is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kenobi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nunez crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nunez's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Wan Kenobi!
After winning the bout, Obi Wan Kenobi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RapidFC 20
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Simeon lands with a good body shot.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunez manages to avoid it.
Nunez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simeon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunez somewhat.
Nunez shoots and misses
and Simeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simeon throws a body punch but Nunez moves out of range.
Simeon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nunez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nunez is breathing heavily.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Nunez's body.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Simeon.
Simeon connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Nunez is rocked!#KD2#
Simeon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nunez sprawling to the canvas! Nunez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simeon finish him?!
Oh Nunez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simeon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nunez doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nunez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nunez seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Simeon has managed to clinch.
Simeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Simeon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Simeon.
Simeon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Simeon lands a shot to the body.
Simeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Nunez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simeon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Simeon.
A left hand lands to the body for Simeon.
Simeon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simeon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simeon. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simeon.
Simeon lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunez.
Simeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunez backwards.
Nice body punch from Simeon.
Simeon pushes Nunez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simeon scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Simeon.
#T4##BC2#
Simeon breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Simeon cracks Nunez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nunez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Simeon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunez walks straight into a right hand from Simeon - that's dropped him! Simeon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nunez from any more punishment! Nunez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Branimir Simeon!
A relieved looking Branimir Simeon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nunez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nunez showed some decent athleticism there.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nunez in particular looking to stall.
Hunter is looking to control Nunez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nunez in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Nunez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Hunter. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Nunez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.#TD2#
Nunez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter is trying to stand up here but Nunez is controlling him well.
Well, if Nunez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Nunez is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position.
Hunter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nunez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunez circles away.#CL#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nunez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.
Hunter stuffs the takedown attempt from Nunez. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunter defends well and Nunez ends up having to push Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Hunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad. #T4#
Nunez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Nunez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Nice sprawl there from Hunter as Nunez shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nunez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nunez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nunez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Nunez, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Nunez against the cage but Nunez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nunez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nunez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunter pushes Nunez off looking to stand but Nunez dives back in and keeps control.
Hunter is trying to maintain the position but Nunez is very close to passing his half guard.
Nunez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
Nunez content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Nunez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nunez controlling the pace for now.
Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunter wants to control but Nunez is having none of it.
Nunez content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nunez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nunez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunter because Nunez loaded up on that one. #T3#
Nunez controlling from the full mount.
Nunez punching from mount but Hunter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nunez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Igor Nunez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is trying to stand.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nunez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunter tries to hold on but Nunez pushes him away.
Nunez controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Nunez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Nunez moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nunez has passed into side control.
Hunter looks to move to half guard but instead Nunez has passed into mount! Damn!
Nunez controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez throwing strikes here but Hunter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T1#
Hunter tries to hold on but Nunez postures up.
Nunez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Nunez maintains control.
Nunez controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter is in a horrible position here. Nunez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nunez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nunez controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sam Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Nunez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nunez 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Baeyens both land. Nice combination.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Baeyens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baeyens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nunez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baeyens's guard.
Nunez stays in close to Baeyens's body and controls the position.
Baeyens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nunez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baeyens moves to clinch but Nunez breaks away #TD2#
and Nunez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nunez stands and throws Baeyens's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Nunez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Baeyens is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nunez yanks on the arm and Baeyens is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nunez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Nunez!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Otto Tjack (ranked 2535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Nunez (ranked 4468 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Tjack has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Otto Tjack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Igor Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tjack gets a double leg takedown into Nunez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tjack (2) vs (0) Nunez
Tjack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nunez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (2) vs (2) Nunez
Nunez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjack has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tjack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nunez controls the pace.
Tjack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (4) vs (2) Nunez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to get back to full guard.
Tjack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nunez is defending against the submission attempts here by Tjack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjack wants to pass to mount but Nunez is defending the position.
Tjack is thwarting Nunez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is looking for a sweep. Tjack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tjack trying to pass the guard but Nunez defending well.
Nunez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tjack is working away from the top position though.
Tjack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tjack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunez is just riding it out for now. Tjack eventually gives up the hold.
Nunez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nunez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tjack controls the pace.
Nunez looking to control.
Nunez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tjack controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunez, not yet.
Nunez controls Tjack momentarily but Tjack frees himself.
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tjack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tjack tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunez is retaining full guard.
Nunez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tjack wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Tjack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been informed that Nunez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nunez trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tjack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tjack wants to pass the guard but Nunez is keeping the position.
Tjack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tjack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nunez's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjack wants to control but Nunez is keeping him busy.
Nunez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nunez trying to control here.
Tjack works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tjack (7) vs (2) Nunez
Nunez manages to get back to half guard.
Tjack works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tjack (10) vs (2) Nunez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjack controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nunez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tjack.
Tjack controlling from the full mount.
Tjack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nunez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nunez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (10) vs (4) Nunez
Tjack trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is adopting a defensive guard.
Tjack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tjack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tjack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tjack pulls Nunez in close to prevent any damage.
Nunez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tjack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunez defends well.
Tjack controlling Nunez's posture.
Nunez trying to control but Tjack is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tjack 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.
Tjack looking for subs off his back but Nunez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tjack wants to get back to full guard.
Nunez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tjack reverses the position - he's now on top in Nunez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tjack (12) vs (4) Nunez
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nunez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tjack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nunez looking to control but Tjack passes into half guard.
Tjack wants to control but Nunez is keeping him busy.
Tjack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tjack wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tjack content to control rather than advance.
Nunez is trying to maintain the position but Tjack is very close to passing his half guard.
Tjack is looking for a kimura but Nunez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjack to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tjack takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Otto Tjack spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Nunez (ranked 4369 p4p, 186 weight class) and Aleksy Dzikowski (ranked 3210 p4p, 152 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Nunez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksy Dzikowski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzikowski but Dzikowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dzikowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Dzikowski ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dzikowski defends well and Nunez ends up having to push Dzikowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzikowski is fending him off so far but Nunez persists. Nope, Dzikowski circles away and we're back to standing.
And Dzikowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Nunez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzikowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunez somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nunez (2) vs (0) Dzikowski
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez controlling the pace.
Nunez is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunez prevents Dzikowski from improving his position.
Dzikowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nunez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzikowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nunez.
Nunez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunez pulls his head out easily.
Dzikowski is trying to control but Nunez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nunez (5) vs (0) Dzikowski
Dzikowski is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez trying to control the action but Dzikowski is working from the bottom.
Dzikowski is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dzikowski, who protects the arm well.
Nunez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dzikowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nunez's guard! Nice work there by Dzikowski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nunez (5) vs (2) Dzikowski
Nunez controlling the position.
Dzikowski wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Dzikowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dzikowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nunez working a defensive guard but Dzikowski passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is refusing to be controlled, as Dzikowski sits in half guard.
Nunez trying to control from the bottom.
Dzikowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunez keeps working.
Dzikowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Nunez is concentrating on defense, preventing Dzikowski from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is pressing down on Dzikowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nunez working for submissions but it's allowed Dzikowski to get to half guard.
Nunez trying to control but Dzikowski postures up.
Dzikowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nunez is looking for a sweep. Dzikowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski trying to mount his opponent but Nunez defends it.
Nunez is looking to control Dzikowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nunez avoid being mounted?
Nunez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nunez.
Nunez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzikowski passes into half guard.
Dzikowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nunez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nunez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dzikowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nunez looking to control.
Dzikowski stays in close to Nunez's body and controls the position.
Dzikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Nunez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Nunez pulls Dzikowski in to control the position.
Nunez is looking for a triangle but Dzikowski pushes his legs off easily.
Dzikowski postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nunez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nunez (7) vs (2) Dzikowski
Dzikowski keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Dzikowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nunez pushes down on Dzikowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dzikowski is looking for a sweep. Nunez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunez wants to control but Dzikowski is keeping him busy.
Dzikowski actively working from the bottom here.
Dzikowski is looking for a sweep. Nunez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunez wants to take a breather but Dzikowski is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nunez trying to control from half guard but Dzikowski is working away.
We've been informed that Dzikowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nunez wants to pass the guard but Dzikowski is defending well.
Nunez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dzikowski tries to get to full guard but Nunez has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dzikowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzikowski is keeping the position for now.
Nunez is working hard here to advance position.
Nunez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski keeping full guard, as Nunez tries to pass.
Dzikowski is trying to control the position but Nunez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dzikowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Dzikowski working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzikowski is retaining full guard.
Dzikowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nunez trying to control but Dzikowski is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nunez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiramisu sprawls well. Tiramisu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiramisu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Nunez gets caught napping as Tiramisu dives in and scores a takedown. Nunez manages to retain guard.
Nunez working a defensive guard here.
Nunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiramisu's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramisu trying to control the position.
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiramisu is retaining full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nunez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunez stays in close to Tiramisu's body and controls the position.
Nunez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nunez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunez uses his free foot to push down on Tiramisu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tiramisu.
Tiramisu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nunez working for a guillotine from mount but Tiramisu is in no mood to give up.
Tiramisu wants to hold on but Nunez pushes him away.
Tiramisu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nunez controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Nunez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tiramisu is now in Nunez's guard. A big mistake from Nunez there, giving up the dominant position!
Nunez keeping moving, preventing Tiramisu from controlling successfully.
Nunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiramisu's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tiramisu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunez is aware though and is defending well.
Nunez is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Tiramisu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nunez advances to half guard.
Tiramisu is not content to let Nunez control the position.
Tiramisu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nunez controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nunez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but Tiramisu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Tiramisu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nunez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiramisu circles away.#TD2#
Tiramisu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nunez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nunez is trying to keep Tiramisu in close.
Nunez keeping moving, preventing Tiramisu from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nunez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunez looks for a takedown but Tiramisu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Tiramisu throws out a counter right but Nunez avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Nunez with that takedown attempt.
Tiramisu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Tiramisu closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.#BC2#
Tiramisu breaks the clinch.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiramisu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nunez misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Tiramisu counters with a takedown into side control.
Nunez is looking to regain half guard here but Tiramisu keeps moving and retains side control.
Nunez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tiramisu is thwarting Nunez's attempts to control the position.
Nunez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tiramisu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tiramisu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Tiramisu lands strikes from half guard.
Nunez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiramisu is trying to control. Nunez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiramisu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nunez.
Nunez trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligh Tiramisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nunez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez fails with the takedown.
Nunez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tiramisu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tiramisu counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tiramisu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tiramisu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez is trying to control the position but Tiramisu postures up.
Nunez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiramisu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ligh Tiramisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Tiramisu is trying to control the position but Nunez postures up.
Nunez controlling from the top position.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiramisu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiramisu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nunez controls the pace.
Tiramisu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nunez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nunez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramisu keeps working.
Tiramisu looking for a sweep but Nunez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tiramisu tries to hold on but Nunez pushes him away.
Nunez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Nunez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tiramisu can't escape the position.
Nunez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tiramisu because Nunez loaded up on that one.
Nunez wants to control the pace but Tiramisu is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poor strikes thrown by Nunez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramisu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nunez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nunez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Nunez looking to secure an arm triangle but Tiramisu defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igor Nunez.
I think Nunez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiramisu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nunez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nunez closes the distance and clinches up with Tiramisu, looking for a takedown. Nunez pushes Tiramisu against the cage but Tiramisu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiramisu cracks Nunez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Tiramisu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nunez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiramisu counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramisu with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiramisu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nunez shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Tiramisu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nunez.
Nunez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tiramisu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramisu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nunez misses with a takedown
and Tiramisu counters with a straight right hand.
Tiramisu shoots in and drives through. Nunez sprawls well.#CL2#
Tiramisu has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Nunez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Tiramisu breaks the clinch.
Tiramisu clobbers Nunez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tiramisu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Nunez shoots in for a double leg but Tiramisu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiramisu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiramisu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nunez has time to react.#CL2#
Tiramisu forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramisu tries to work over Nunez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunez prevents a body shot from Tiramisu. #TD2#
Tiramisu wants the takedown. Nunez is fighting it off but Tiramisu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nunez's guard against the cage.
Tiramisu being controlled here momentarily.
Nunez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Tiramisu stands and throws Nunez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiramisu throws a strike aimed at the side of Nunez's head but Nunez avoids it well.#SUB2#
Tiramisu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nunez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tiramisu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nunez controls the position for a moment.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Tiramisu working away.
Tiramisu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nunez!
Nunez is looking to improve his position but Tiramisu isn't that keen on the idea.
Tiramisu is landing with some decent strikes but Nunez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tiramisu trying to control but Nunez is having none of it.
Tiramisu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nunez looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligh Tiramisu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nunez fails with the takedown
and Tiramisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiramisu stuffs the takedown attempt from Nunez. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Tiramisu finds it's way through Nunez's defenses. #TD2#
Tiramisu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tiramisu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tiramisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Nunez moves into full guard.
Tiramisu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nunez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nunez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiramisu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiramisu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nunez is pulling down on Tiramisu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiramisu, at least for the moment.
Nunez continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiramisu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nunez has his takedown stuffed
and Tiramisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tiramisu has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tiramisu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramisu tries to avoid it but Nunez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramisu to the ground. Tiramisu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiramisu! But no joy.#CL2#
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Tiramisu. Tiramisu maintains the clinch.
Tiramisu crunches a lovely knee into Nunez's ribcage.#BC2#
Tiramisu breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Tiramisu moves into range and clinches up with Nunez.#BC2#
Tiramisu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiramisu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ligh Tiramisu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunez has his takedown stuffed
letting Tiramisu counter with a right hand.
Nunez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nunez with a poor takedown
and Nunez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##TD2#
Tiramisu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez is trying to improve his position.
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!
Nunez is not content to let Tiramisu control the position.
Ligh Tiramisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunez gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Tiramisu stands up and beckons Nunez to join him on the feet.
Nunez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramisu tries to sprawl out of it but Nunez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramisu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligh Tiramisu 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#
Jab by Tiramisu.#CL2#
Tiramisu clinches up against the cage.
Nunez jumps guard but Tiramisu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tiramisu can't find room to land a body shot as Nunez controls the action.
Nunez fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tiramisu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiramisu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nunez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiramisu avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Nunez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tiramisu tries to roll over but Nunez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nunez is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Tiramisu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tiramisu wants to improve his position but Nunez is controlling well.
Nunez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nunez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiramisu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nunez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Tiramisu missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Tiramisu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tiramisu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nunez to regain full guard.
Tiramisu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tiramisu is sitting in close to Nunez's body. Nunez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tiramisu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tiramisu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nunez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Nunez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Nunez moved out of range.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Nunez has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nunez jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.
Nunez blocks a body shot from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunez.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Hardy throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Nunez blocks a jab.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardy tries to bum rush Nunez with a series of wild strikes but Nunez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Nunez gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Nunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. #REVB#
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard. #T3#
Nunez 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.
Nunez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nunez throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nunez's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR#
Nunez wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nunez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.#T4#
Nunez has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Nunez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy stays in close to Nunez's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Hardy misses.
Nunez has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Nunez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunez off to one side.
Hardy leaves Nunez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nunez sprawls and moves away.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunez is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T1#
Nunez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nunez is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Nunez is in trouble!
Nunez is trying to escape the mount.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Nunez to control.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Nunez tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Nunez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy landing shots from mount.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunez on the ground.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Nunez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunez is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Nunez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nunez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Nunez's legs - danger averted.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nunez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to control but Hardy postures up.#T1#
Nunez is being controlled here.
Nunez is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy scores with punches from side control.
Hardy working away.
Nunez is trying to improve his position.
Nunez is being controlled here.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunez can do to turn this around?
Nunez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nunez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ross Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunez's face.
#T3#
Nunez can't escape the position.
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.
Hardy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nunez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Hardy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hardy lands a couple of good shots and Nunez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hardy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nunez could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Hardy controls the position.
Nunez trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Nunez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nunez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Ross Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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