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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 2.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kushnevich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kushnevich throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Kushnevich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kushnevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kushnevich circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Kushnevich persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
As Kushnevich backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Kushnevich manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Kushnevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kushnevich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nurmagomedov manages to circle out of the way.
Kushnevich shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnevich.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov works over Kushnevich's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Kushnevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kushnevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnevich catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Kushnevich.
Kushnevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushnevich slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnevich feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnevich's head backwards.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kushnevich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Kushnevich thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kushnevich ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov leaves Kushnevich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kushnevich with a poor takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kushnevich attempts a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Kushnevich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Kushnevich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Kushnevich persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Kushnevich's body.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kushnevich jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnevich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnevich misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnevich can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kushnevich strikes.
Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kushnevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets caught flat footed, as Kushnevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kushnevich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kushnevich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kushnevich throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kushnevich controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Kushnevich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kushnevich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnevich slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnevich cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kushnevich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurmagomedov won't be happy with that.
Kushnevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kushnevich taking a breather here.
Kushnevich is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kushnevich controlling the position. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kushnevich lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Kushnevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kushnevich.#T3#
Kushnevich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnevich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kushnevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Kushnevich's head but Kushnevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnevich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov leaves Kushnevich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kushnevich!
#T4#
Kushnevich shoots and misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnevich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kushnevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Kushnevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushnevich also avoids with ease.
Kushnevich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ilya Kushnevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnevich.
Kushnevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Islam Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Ilya Kushnevich.
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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 4
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kalishnikov there.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Kalishnikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kalishnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalishnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Kalishnikov tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Kalishnikov catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Kalishnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalishnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kalishnikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalishnikov wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalishnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kalishnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalishnikov lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Kalishnikov.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Kalishnikov avoids it well.
Kalishnikov digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.#T2#
Kalishnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalishnikov is looking to wear down Nurmagomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Kalishnikov connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Kalishnikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalishnikov lands with a good body shot.
Kalishnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kalishnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kalishnikov cracks a nice hook into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Kalishnikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Kalishnikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalishnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalishnikov is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Kalishnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Kalishnikov scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalishnikov.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalishnikov finish him?
Kalishnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Kalishnikov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nurmagomedov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kalishnikov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kalishnikov!
Vladimir Kalishnikov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendoza's head.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Islam Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination. Mendoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendoza.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Mendoza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Mendoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurmagomedov won't be happy with that.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendoza in side control, throwing shots but Nurmagomedov defends.
Nurmagomedov being controlled for a moment.
Mendoza is putting a hurting on Nurmagomedov here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Mendoza control the position. #SUB2#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Mendoza crashes against the mat.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Mendoza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendoza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Mendoza control the position. #T4#
Mendoza happy to just control the position for now.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Mendoza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Mendoza is in control.
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 Islam Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Mendoza tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination. Mendoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Mendoza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Mendoza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurmagomedov, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Islam Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza. #T2#
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Nurmagomedov both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Mendoza slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Mendoza feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Nurmagomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmagomedov's brow. #T4#
Mendoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendoza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza cracks Nurmagomedov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Linguine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linguine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmagomedov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Linguine manages to break the clinch.
Linguine misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linguine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linguine drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Linguine dodges it nicely.
Linguine gets full guard.
Linguine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Linguine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Linguine is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together but Linguine extends and breaks Nurmagomedov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Linguine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludvig Linguine! |
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