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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov .
Nurmagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Master shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Master showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Master in particular looking to stall.
Master wants to stand but Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Master is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Master in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
Master is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmagomedov is just riding it out for now. Master eventually gives up the hold.
Master lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Master seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Master in his half guard.
Master has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Master takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Master has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nurmagomedov 's face.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Master lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nurmagomedov hang on?
Master content just to control the position here.
Master looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Master breaks from Nurmagomedov 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Master looking to control and managing it successfully.
Master trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Master has a good base and remains in mount.
Master lands a big shot there that rocks Nurmagomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Master jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Master has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov !
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Master landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Master dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Master comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Master clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anatoly Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.#TD#
Master is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Nurmagomedov is in big trouble! Master is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Nurmagomedov . Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Wrestling Master!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Nurmagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maximus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Maximus ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body kick.
Maximus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maximus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maximus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maximus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Maximus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Maximus gets to his feet. Nurmagomedov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Maximus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus is trying to push Nurmagomedov away but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anatoly Nurmagomedov has been cut.#T2#
Look low, kick high! Maximus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nurmagomedov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maximus is absolutely delighted - when Nurmagomedov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brady Maximus!
A very excited looking Brady Maximus 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cleveland has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has picked Cleveland up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cleveland tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Cleveland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov 's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov just trying to survive but Cleveland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cleveland is punishing Nurmagomedov with strikes - can he finish him?!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the hands but Cleveland won't let him.
Cleveland punishes Nurmagomedov with strikes from the back mount.
Nurmagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Cleveland keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cleveland is landing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cleveland is riding his opponent, not letting Nurmagomedov buck him off.
Cleveland lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Cleveland sticks to his back.
Cleveland has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurmagomedov 's body.
Cleveland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurmagomedov for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Cleveland manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cleveland'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.
Cleveland lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Cleveland sticks to his back.
Nurmagomedov is trying to remain composed but Cleveland is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nurmagomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cleveland.
Cleveland is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cleveland is riding his opponent, not letting Nurmagomedov buck him off.
I really don't envy Nurmagomedov right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cleveland punches Nurmagomedov on the ear.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov is covering up but some of the strikes from Cleveland are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Cleveland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cleveland shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Cleveland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cleveland.
#BC2#
Nurmagomedov 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anatoly Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cleveland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov 's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleveland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Cleveland distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cleveland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleveland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cleveland passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Cleveland there.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Cleveland in his half guard.
Cleveland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Cleveland lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Cleveland to pass to mount.
Cleveland is controlling the pace.
Cleveland trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleveland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bradly Cleveland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Cleveland is very close to passing his half guard.
Cleveland winds up and cracks Nurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Cleveland in his half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cleveland working the head and body with strikes.
Cleveland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Cleveland there.
Cleveland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cleveland in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cleveland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagomedov , pushing him back against the cage.
Cleveland is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradly Cleveland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleveland avoiding damage as Nurmagomedov throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleveland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleveland doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Cleveland throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bradly Cleveland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cleveland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cleveland enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cleveland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cleveland has his hands on Nurmagomedov 's head, controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Cleveland to sweep him here.
Cleveland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cleveland's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cleveland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Cleveland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleveland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cleveland 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.
Cleveland continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleveland scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Cleveland drives through with a takedown into Nurmagomedov 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cleveland is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Cleveland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cleveland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cleveland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
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.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Cleveland is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cleveland fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cleveland quickly recovers to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Cleveland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleveland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Cleveland uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anatoly Nurmagomedov .
I think Cleveland 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradly Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom.
Travis is looking to stand back up but Nurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Travis. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Travis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working over Travis with some ground and pound. Travis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Travis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Travis looking to control.
Travis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Travis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Travis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Travis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travis.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov controls Travis momentarily but Travis frees himself.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Travis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Travis 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.
Nurmagomedov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Travis throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Travis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Travis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Travis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Travis thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control but can't.
Travis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Travis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Travis throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
Travis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Travis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Travis has control of the leg.
Travis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Travis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Travis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Travis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Travis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Travis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Travis stands up over Nurmagomedov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Travis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head.
Travis lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Travis slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Travis is one step ahead there.
Travis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Travis throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Travis's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov !#REVB#
Nurmagomedov wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Travis.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travis keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Travis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Travis is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Travis trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov 's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Travis is pressing down on Nurmagomedov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Travis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet.
Travis is working hard here to advance position.
Travis wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Travis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Travis keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass. #ES#
Travis pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Travis circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov .
#T2#
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Travis slips under a jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Travis clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov leaning against his opponent.
Travis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov forces Travis back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee strike.
Travis tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Travis drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has Travis pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Travis tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Travis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Travis's guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Travis keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Travis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Travis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Travis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoly Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Travis dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov .
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Travis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Travis keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Travis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Travis is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Travis is keeping him busy. #T1#
Travis is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Travis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Travis is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Travis's guard.
Chase Travis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Travis keeps moving.
Travis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov pushes Travis off looking to stand but Travis dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Travis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Travis is keeping busy.
Travis working Nurmagomedov over with strikes.
Travis is nestled in close to Nurmagomedov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Travis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Travis's hands but Travis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Ground and pound from Travis.
Travis tries to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Travis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Travis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Travis stands up and beckons Nurmagomedov to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Travis is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Travis's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Travis is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anatoly Nurmagomedov .
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoly Nurmagomedov !
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