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Event:
NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1# Gudlaugsson misses with a body shot.
Rigoni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gudlaugsson defends it nicely. Gudlaugsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gudlaugsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigoni's head backwards. Gudlaugsson works Rigoni's body with a nice hook. Gudlaugsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big left from Gudlaugsson misses. Rigoni wants to clinch but Gudlaugsson slips to the side and Gudlaugsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Assunto Rigoni has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rigoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gudlaugsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rigoni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gudlaugsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rigoni tries to clinch and Gudlaugsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gudlaugsson scores with a hook to the body. Rigoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rigoni slips under a jab.#T1##CL# Rigoni closes the distance and clinches. Gudlaugsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gudlaugsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gudlaugsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gudlaugsson lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Gudlaugsson breaks the clinch.
Storolf Gudlaugsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gudlaugsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigoni throws out the jab. Gudlaugsson throws a jab when Rigoni was well out of range. A jab from Gudlaugsson finds it's way through Rigoni's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Rigoni darts in and clinches Gudlaugsson up against the cage. A short body shot lands from Gudlaugsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gudlaugsson pushes Rigoni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gudlaugsson lands a body shot. Rigoni is breathing heavily. Gudlaugsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gudlaugsson works on Rigoni's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Gudlaugsson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson lands a body punch. #T2# Gudlaugsson lands a body punch. A short right from Gudlaugsson on the inside. A short uppercut from Gudlaugsson. A short right from Gudlaugsson on the inside. #BC2# Gudlaugsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gudlaugsson sizes up Rigoni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gudlaugsson tests Rigoni's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Rigoni is rocked! Gudlaugsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Oh Rigoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gudlaugsson drops Rigoni with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rigoni! Gudlaugsson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storolf Gudlaugsson! Storolf Gudlaugsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1# Gudlaugsson stuffs the takedown. Gudlaugsson throws out a counter right but Quezada avoids it with no problem. Quezada shoots in but Gudlaugsson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gudlaugsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quezada. Quezada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gudlaugsson misses the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Gudlaugsson misses the target. Gudlaugsson looks to land a right hand but Quezada moved out of range. Gudlaugsson misses with a body shot.
Gudlaugsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quezada was well out of range. Poor timing from Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson throws a hook but Quezada avoids it easily. Gudlaugsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson misses the shot to the body. Quezada slips under a jab from Gudlaugsson. Quezada on the wrong end of a nice jab. Quezada slips under a jab.#T1# Quezada with a poor takedown letting Gudlaugsson counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Quezada. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gudlaugsson lands a nice hook to Quezada's body. Quezada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Storolf Gudlaugsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gudlaugsson takes a swing at Quezada's ribcage but misses. Gudlaugsson throws a hook to the side of Quezada's head but Quezada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Quezada. Quezada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Quezada misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Quezada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gudlaugsson is trying to control Quezada's posture but Quezada avoids it. Quezada working the body and head with strikes. Gudlaugsson dodges the ground and pound from Quezada. Quezada wants to control but Gudlaugsson is keeping him busy. #T2# Quezada working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quezada controlling the position from side mount. Gudlaugsson tries to buck Quezada off but Quezada is having none of it. Quezada throwing shots but missing, from side control. Quezada wants to control but Gudlaugsson is keeping him busy. Quezada lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gudlaugsson down.
#ROC#Gudlaugsson is rocked! Quezada is looking to take a break and control but Gudlaugsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gudlaugsson is still in real trouble! Can Quezada finish him? We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gudlaugsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3# Gudlaugsson seems to have recovered his senses. Quezada tries to score with some ground and pound. Gudlaugsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Quezada throws an elbow but Gudlaugsson slips to the side and avoids it well. The ground and pound from Quezada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Quezada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gudlaugsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Quezada.
#SUB# Quezada is working to tighten his grip on Gudlaugsson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gudlaugsson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Quezada is really squeezing tight and eventually Gudlaugsson passes out! Quezada breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Quezada! Rafael Quezada 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:
NRC 11
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Gudlaugsson throws a jab when Acacio was well out of range. Gudlaugsson scores with a jab. Acacio acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gudlaugsson throws a big shot that misses. Acacio moves away from the strike by Gudlaugsson. Gudlaugsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Acacio counters with a crisp one two that drops Gudlaugsson! Acacio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gudlaugsson to his feet! Gudlaugsson is in big trouble!#ROC#Gudlaugsson is rocked! Storolf Gudlaugsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Acacio sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gudlaugsson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gudlaugsson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nilson Acacio! A very excited looking Nilson Acacio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NRC 7
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1# Ashby shoots for a takedown but Gudlaugsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gudlaugsson throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Ashby counters by moving into the clinch. Ashby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gudlaugsson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Gudlaugsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gudlaugsson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ashby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashby tries to stall but Gudlaugsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gudlaugsson presses Ashby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gudlaugsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashby.
Storolf Gudlaugsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Ashby. Ashby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gudlaugsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD# Gudlaugsson cracks Ashby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ashby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gudlaugsson finish him?
#ROC#Ashby is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gudlaugsson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ashby tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Storolf Gudlaugsson! Storolf Gudlaugsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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