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Event:
SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Searchinson is predictable there #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Searchinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Searchinson is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Searchinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Searchinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Searchinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Searchinson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Searchinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.
A jab from Searchinson finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Searchinson. Those never looked like landing.
Searchinson takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Searchinson is quick to defend against it.
Searchinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Searchinson throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Searchinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Searchinson scores with a four punch combination!
Searchinson with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Searchinson throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Searchinson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Searchinson won't be happy with that.
Searchinson is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Searchinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Searchinson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Searchinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Searchinson is staying in there.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Searchinson to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Searchinson is trying to escape the mount.
Searchinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Searchinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Searchinson gets back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Searchinson keeps working.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Searchinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Searchinson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Searchinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Searchinson misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Searchinson sprawls and moves away.
Searchinson throws a wild body kick that Nurmagomedov sees coming a mile off.
Searchinson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Searchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Searchinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurmagomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bony Searchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Searchinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Searchinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Searchinson pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Searchinson is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Searchinson is controlling his head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Searchinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Searchinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Searchinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Searchinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Searchinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurmagomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Searchinson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Searchinson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Searchinson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Searchinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Searchinson scores with a jab to the body.
Searchinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Searchinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Searchinson misses with the body kick#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Searchinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Searchinson wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Searchinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Searchinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Searchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Searchinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Searchinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bony Searchinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Searchinson throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Searchinson didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Searchinson to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Searchinson to get back to his feet.
Searchinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Searchinson is striking off his back. Nurmagomedov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Searchinson wants to stand back up but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Searchinson is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Searchinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Searchinson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Searchinson is having none of it.
Searchinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov cracks Searchinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Searchinson is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Searchinson hang on?#T3#
Searchinson is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Searchinson is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Searchinson to control.
Searchinson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Searchinson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Searchinson tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Searchinson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Searchinson trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov took to the microphone: 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Steamer throws a big shot that misses.
Steamer throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steamer misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Steamer fights it but they end up in guard.
Steamer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Steamer is working from the bottom.
Steamer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steamer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Steamer parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steamer to escape.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Steamer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steamer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steamer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamer misses with a strike from the bottom.
Steamer can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steamer tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov landing shots from mount. #T3#
Steamer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Steamer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Steamer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Steamer to control.
Steamer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Steamer is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Steamer is rocked!
The referee warns Steamer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steamer is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Steamer is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov dodges an elbow strike from De Rossi.
Our sources have told us that De Rossi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
#CUT#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD#
De Rossi lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing De Rossi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Rossi is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing De Rossi any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES2#
Nurmagomedov has his feet on De Rossi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
De Rossi taking a breather. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around De Rossi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
De Rossi wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of De Rossi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! De Rossi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nurmagomedov cranks the arm and De Rossi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from De Rossi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jankens throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jankens won't be happy with that.
Jankens tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jankens tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jankens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jankens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jankens is trying to escape the mount.
Jankens is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jankens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jankens 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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jankens wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Jankens is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Jankens to control.#T2##SUB#
Jankens tries to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has taken his back! Nurmagomedov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jankens tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nurmagomedov pushes Jankens away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
As Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 4
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garcia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Nurmagomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Garcia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia working over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily#CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Brian Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.#T3#
Garcia 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.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurmagomedov there!
Garcia landing punches.
Nurmagomedov is bucking up trying to escape but Garcia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Nurmagomedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nurmagomedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nurmagomedov?
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Garcia shoots in.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Garcia.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#T1#
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brian Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Garcia wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garcia's thigh. Garcia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nurmagomedov.
Brian Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia 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 William Peck scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Brian Garcia wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiter is defended easily by Nurmagomedov.
Kiter moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Kiter is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiter is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Kiter tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #T1#
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kiter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kiter actively working from the bottom here.
Kiter wants to control the action here but instead Nurmagomedov manages to pass to full mount!
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kiter wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kiter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiter looks winded!
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Kiter's head.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kiter tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiter.
Kiter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kiter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter is trying to improve his position.
Kiter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kiter is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Kiter actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiter tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Kiter has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Kiter.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiter's hands.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiter can do to turn this around?
Kiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiter moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a leg kick but Kiter saw it coming and moves away.
Kiter wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Kiter wants to clinch but Nurmagomedov slips to the side#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kiter won't be happy with that. #SU#
Nurmagomedov stands up.
Kiter checks a leg kick.
Kiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiter trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov cracks Kiter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kiter is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kiter's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Kiter blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiter closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
Kiter is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kiter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Kiter working to try and regain half guard.
Kiter wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Kiter tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiter on the ground.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Kiter is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov gave a big smile as he said 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Bey looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bey bucks up and tries to throw Nurmagomedov off but instead Nurmagomedov has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bey is in bad spot here.
Good control from Nurmagomedov.
Bey tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bey is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Bey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nurmagomedov lands punches and elbows.
Bey can't escape the position.
Bey covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Bey is in bad spot here.
Bey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bey wants to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov gets his hands free as Bey looks to control.
Bey is trying to break free.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Bey tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Bey trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Bey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bey keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bey doesn't escape.
Bey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bey trying to control the hands but Nurmagomedov breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bey doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Nurmagomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bey.
Bey is in bad spot here.
What can Bey do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bey is looking to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
Bey being controlled for a moment.
Bey is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bey seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Bey tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bey wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Bey throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Bey is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bey fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#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.
Bey misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov. #SUB2#
Bey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Bey trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Bey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bey is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bey tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bey tries to clinch up#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Bey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Bey is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Bey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bey is quick to defend against it.
Bey misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bey sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bey.
Bey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bey misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov stops Bey from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Bey trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bey trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Bey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Bey tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.#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 controlling the position easily from mount.
Bey wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nassir Bey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bey flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Quest looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Quest keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Quest tries to pass to full mount but Nurmagomedov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Quest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Quest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Quest is controlling well.
#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.
Quest trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Quest shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov is trying to defend but Quest finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Quest sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well. #T3#
It looks like Quest is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quest trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Quest keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Quest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quest 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 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov stops a takedown attempt from Quest.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov has Quest pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quest tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Quest's guard.
Quest working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Quest will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Quest.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Quest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Quest lands a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Quest's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quest connects with a couple of short punches.
Quest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Quest trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Quest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Quest from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quest pushing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand back up but Quest is controlling him
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quest lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Quest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?
Quest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Quest prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quest wants to clinch.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Quest's guard.
Quest is looking to stand back up but Nurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quest. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quest pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Quest is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it. #T4#
Quest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quest struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Quest's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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 Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quest sprawls well initially but Nurmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov stops Quest from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quest on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quest for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Quest wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Quest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quest's guard.
Quest wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Quest wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Quest wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Quest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Quest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Quest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quest stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has Quest pulled in close to control his posture.
Quest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov pulls Quest in to control the position.
Tony Quest has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quest passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Quest is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Quest drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Quest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Quest back against the cage and clinches.
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 Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tony Quest!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov wins by split decision!
Post fight, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov stared into the camera and said 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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