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Event:
GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
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Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mesquita on his heels. He'll look to pass Mesquita's guard now, I'm sure.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Mesquita's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Nurmagomedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mesquita showed some decent athleticism there.
Mesquita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves into full guard.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita won't allow Nurmagomedov to pass to mount.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mesquita is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nurmagomedov landing shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
The referee warns Mesquita that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mesquita is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Mesquita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control from Mesquita's half guard. Mesquita has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov is looking to advance position but Mesquita has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mesquita prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mesquita tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nurmagomedov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and as Mesquita raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Mesquita with a solid left hand.
Mesquita looking to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mesquita is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mesquita has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've been informed that Mesquita has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Nurmagomedov pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly momentarily but Mesquita bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov wants to advance to full mount but Mesquita doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but Mesquita instead regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miroslav Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Mesquita is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mesquita's guard against the cage.
Mesquita manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Mesquita tightens his grip and picks Nurmagomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Nurmagomedov manages to land in guard.
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!
Nurmagomedov pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov is controlling Mesquita's posture.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position. #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.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T3#
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mesquita doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nurmagomedov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mesquita - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nixon Mesquita!
The defeated Miroslav Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'I'm not the Russian number 432 for nothing'. |
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Event:
GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kos connects with a combination that backs up Nurmagomedov into the cage. Kos lands a flurry of punches that gets past Nurmagomedov's guard. Nurmagomedov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Kos bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kos!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not the Russian number 432 for nothing'. |
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Event:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Bizo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Bizo.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Bizo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bizo loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bizo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range and Bizo settles back down.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Bizo avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Bizo. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Bizo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizo misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bizo misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bizo if he has to take too many more of those.
Bizo swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Bizo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Bizo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Bizo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Bizo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizo also avoids with ease.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizo misses with a wild combination.
Bizo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a solid leg kick but Bizo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurmagomedov.
Bizo wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bizo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Bizo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Bizo with a series of wild strikes but Bizo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Bizo and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick from Nurmagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizo.
Bizo lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bizo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizo tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and as Bizo raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bizo is proving hard to escape from.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bizo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bizo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bizo 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 lands strikes from half guard.
Bizo taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Bizo defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov stops Bizo from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Bizo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Nurmagomedov working Bizo over with strikes.
Bizo wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bizo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizo can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bizo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bizo wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Bizo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bizo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Nurmagomedov postures up in Bizo's guard and throws a big left but Bizo blocks it.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Bizo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizo has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Bizo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bizo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is working Bizo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Bizo's guard and throws a big left but Bizo blocks it.
Bizo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizo trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bizo wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Bizo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov cracks Bizo with a solid left hand.
Bizo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Bizo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Bizo!#REVB##SUB#
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bizo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back.
Bizo advances position into side control!
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Bizo's posture but Bizo avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Bizo control the position.
Bizo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nurmagomedov. That's going to slow Bizo down. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
Bizo scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizo throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Bizo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A combination from Bizo does no damage.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bizo swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Bizo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bizo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Bizo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Bizo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizo also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Bizo avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Bizo with a series of wild strikes but Bizo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Bizo looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown.
Bizo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Bizo avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bizo kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
Good leg kick by Nurmagomedov.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bizo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bizo tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Bizo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Bizo wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Bizo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Bizo avoids it well.
Bizo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bizo throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov sets himself, and Bizo steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurmagomedov avoids it this time.
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 Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Nurmagomedov!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melton defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Melton in a clinch.
Melton stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Melton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Melton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melton works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Melton instigates a clinch.
Melton struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Melton, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Melton with a series of wild strikes but Melton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Melton avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Melton avoids it well. #T1#
Melton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton wants to clinch.
Melton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Melton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Melton is defending well.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Melton is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Melton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Melton blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
Melton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Melton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Melton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Melton with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Melton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Melton is working away. #T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Melton throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!#CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Melton and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Melton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Melton ducks under and follows up with a left that Melton also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Melton.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Melton, which made it look bad.
Melton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Melton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Melton with a series of wild strikes but Melton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Melton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melton. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Melton stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melton scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD2#
Melton lands a left and a right that send Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Melton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Melton needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nurmagomedov just on the top of the head. Nurmagomedov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nurmagomedov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zion Melton!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not the Russian number 432 for nothing'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Roberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Roberto counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Roberto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberto finish him?
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Roberto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Roberto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Roberto engages and cracks Nurmagomedov with a massive lead left hook - Nurmagomedov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Roberto is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto very nearly forgot to thank Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not the Russian number 432 for nothing'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 42
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meine counters with a crisp right that sends Nurmagomedov to the canvas! Meine follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolf Meine!
The defeated Miroslav Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kropotkin clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kropotkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kropotkin is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Kropotkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kropotkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kropotkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kropotkin stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kropotkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Kropotkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kropotkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Kropotkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Kropotkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kropotkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Kropotkin, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Kropotkin against the cage but Kropotkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Kropotkin scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kropotkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kropotkin wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kropotkin has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Kropotkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Kropotkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Kropotkin scores with a four punch combination!
Kropotkin throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Kropotkin lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kropotkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kropotkin drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropotkin is stalling here.
Kropotkin has Nurmagomedov pushed against the cage.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kropotkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kropotkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Kropotkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kropotkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov letting Kropotkin take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Kropotkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Nurmagomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kropotkin pushes Nurmagomedov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Peter Kropotkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov has Kropotkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kropotkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kropotkin leaning against his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kropotkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kropotkin digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kropotkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kropotkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kropotkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Kropotkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Kropotkin catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Kropotkin instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kropotkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kropotkin is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin leaning against his opponent.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Kropotkin stalling the fight.
Kropotkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kropotkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kropotkin is struggling to control the position.
Kropotkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kropotkin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Miroslav Nurmagomedov has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov letting Kropotkin take a breather here.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Kropotkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kropotkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kropotkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kropotkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Miroslav Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'. |
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Event:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nurmagomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graves.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joseph Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Graves.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Graves looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves is trying to break free.#TD2#
Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Graves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Graves forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
#T1#
Graves shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Graves to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.#T2#
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nurmagomedov cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Graves from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graves tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves lands a high kick!
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graves misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmagomedov backs up against the cage.
Joseph Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
Graves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Graves!
Joseph Graves gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Miroslav Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'. |
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