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Event:
TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Epolito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epolito lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Epolito did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Epolito is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Epolito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epolito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epolito lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epolito pinned against the cage. Epolito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruno Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epolito's half guard.
Epolito is looking to get back to is feet but Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Epolito is breathing heavily.
Epolito tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Epolito is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Epolito is surviving well by controlling Nurmagomedov's body position as best he can.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Epolito manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Epolito, under a barage of strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epolito is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Bruno Epolito will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epolito connects with the punch.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epolito is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Epolito circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
A shot to the liver by Epolito. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Epolito as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Epolito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Nice cross by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epolito lands a jab.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Epolito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands a head kick. Nurmagomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Epolito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epolito pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Epolito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Epolito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Epolito lands with a cross.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epolito to the ground. Epolito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Epolito thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Epolito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epolito wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Epolito. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Epolito, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Epolito against the cage but Epolito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Epolito dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Epolito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epolito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Epolito to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito scores with a three punch combo!
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epolito but Epolito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Epolito is having none of it.
Epolito has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Epolito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Epolito's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Epolito's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Epolito is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Epolito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruno Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Epolito is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epolito, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Epolito!
Bruno Epolito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'. |
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Event:
TR23: Catch The Big Fisk
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yong is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Yong circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Yong connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yong pinned against the cage. Yong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eom Yong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yong but Yong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Yong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yong scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Yong cracks Nurmagomedov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nurmagomedov falls to his knees and Yong doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eom Yong!
After winning the bout, Eom Yong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Keller wants the takedown. Nurmagomedov is fighting it off but Keller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov controlling Keller's posture.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Keller defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Keller with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle.
Keller trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Keller tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Keller stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Keller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Keller gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Keller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurmagomedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Keller sticks to his back.
Keller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Keller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller controls the action.
Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Keller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Keller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Keller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Keller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Keller looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Keller drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Keller is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keller 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.
Keller is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Keller has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keller is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Keller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Keller is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Keller wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Keller preventing the sweep.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmagomedov escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keller!
Keller tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Keller is staying in there.
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Keller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Keller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keller!
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Keller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov cracks Keller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov cracks Keller with a big right hand but Keller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keller is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Keller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.
Keller taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Keller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is working Keller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Keller is working away.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has an Americana. Keller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nurmagomedov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nurmagomedov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib 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:
Rouges Invade on Saturday 4
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Helmsfrid Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Helmsfrid Jr defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Helmsfrid Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durans Helmsfrid Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Helmsfrid Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Helmsfrid Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helmsfrid Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov prevents Helmsfrid Jr from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Helmsfrid Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nurmagomedov is defending well. Helmsfrid Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nurmagomedov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Helmsfrid Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Durans Helmsfrid Jr!
Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'. |
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Event:
TR06: Rolling 60s
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halli was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Halli 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halli controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself. #T1#
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurmagomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halli keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Halli is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Halli has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halli controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Halli 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
Nurmagomedov passes Halli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Nurmagomedov is in bad spot here.
Nurmagomedov turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Halli looking to control.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Halli's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Halli is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halli's head.
Nurmagomedov is working Halli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Halli's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Halli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halli on the ground.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halli is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together but Halli extends and breaks Nurmagomedov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Halli.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayan Halli!
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'. |
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Event:
TR01: Feeling Rogueish
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asgarov lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asgarov's half guard.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Asgarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asgarov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asgarov tries to get out of the position.
Asgarov is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asgarov avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov prevents Asgarov from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asgarov wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Asgarov tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Asgarov is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov prevents Asgarov from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Asgarov's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asgarov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asgarov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asgarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nurmagomedov lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Asgarov is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! Asgarov is hurt baaadly! Nurmagomedov is firing away with more strikes - Asgarov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Turd sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Island Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Turd counters with a stiff right hand.
Turd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Turd finish him?
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Turd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turd thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Turd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Turd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turd to keep the fight standing.
Turd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A body shot lands from Turd .
Turd lands an elbow that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Turd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turd lands a body shot.
Turd digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Turd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turd lands an elbow inside.
Turd lands an elbow that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Turd creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Nurmagomedov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Turd .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Turd !
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'. |
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