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Event:
QFC Tournament 1104 Round 3
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Munt.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Munt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nurmagomedov. Munt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Munt! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1104 Round 2
Date: May 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Howard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Howard is trying to break free.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around Howard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Howard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Howard is looking for a sweep.
Howard can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
Howard tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Howard is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Howard is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Howard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Howard clinches. #T4#
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayson Howard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howard trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Howard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jon Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Nurmagomedov continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Nurmagomedov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
Howard can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
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.
Jon Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howard's guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howard 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.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Howard looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Howard can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
More hug and hope from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Howard tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Howard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Howard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Jon 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Jon Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1104 Round 1
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Bellemy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bellemy wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bellemy stands up and waves to Nurmagomedov to follow him. #CL2#
Bellemy rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellemy is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Bellemy wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bellemy prevents it.
Bellemy wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Bellemy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bellemy gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bellemy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bellemy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Bellemy.
Bellemy has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellemy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#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.#BC2#
Bellemy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bellemy clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nurmagomedov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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 Bellemy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Bellemy trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working away.#T3#
Bellemy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bellemy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Bellemy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bellemy trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bellemy is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bellemy looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bellemy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bellemy for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellemy wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Bellemy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bellemy with a poor takedown #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bellemy won't be happy with that.
Bellemy being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Jon Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bellemy is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bellemy is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Nurmagomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurmagomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bellemy wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Bellemy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov continues to stall.
Bellemy is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bellemy has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellemy lands a damaging elbow.
Bellemy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Bellemy breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagomedov. No joy for Bellemy on that attempt.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellemy misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Bellemy avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Bellemy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jon Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Bellemy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bellemy.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellemy sprawls and moves away.
Bellemy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bellemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bellemy wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Bellemy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellemy shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bellemy is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bellemy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Bellemy persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellemy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bellemy thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Bellemy's body and controls the position.
Bellemy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellemy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Bellemy working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bellemy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bellemy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
More hug and hope from Nurmagomedov.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellemy goes for a double leg but Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurmagomedov continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellemy sprawls and moves away.
Bellemy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellemy shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bellemy shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jon Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Bellemy.
Bellemy moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away #TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bellemy's guard.#T2#
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nurmagomedov stops Bellemy from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chris Bellemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellemy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurmagomedov sprawls well. Nurmagomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bellemy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellemy has a takedown stuffed.
Bellemy shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bellemy doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Bellemy fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Bellemy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chris Bellemy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bellemy tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Bellemy is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Jon Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision! |
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