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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decosta wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decosta swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Armand Decosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decosta tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decosta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decosta tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught napping as Decosta dives in and scores a takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to retain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decosta trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Decosta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurmagomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Decosta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Decosta from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Decosta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Decosta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decosta fails with the takedown
and Decosta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decosta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Decosta throws a head kick that half lands.
Decosta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Khalil Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Decosta.
Decosta looks winded!
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Decosta knows he should have avoided that one.
Decosta fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
Decosta walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Decosta drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov punishes Decosta's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Decosta sprawling to the canvas! Decosta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?!
#ROC#Decosta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov connects with a superb combination that knocks Decosta out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Nurmagomedov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Decosta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khalil Nurmagomedov! |
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