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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmsalu tries to clinch but Connor is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Connor! But no joy.
Nurmsalu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmsalu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaur Nurmsalu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmsalu manages to avoid it.
Nurmsalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Connor drives through and clinches with Nurmsalu against the cage.
Connor is working Nurmsalu over against the cage.
Connor lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Connor as the two fighters clinch.
Connor pushes Nurmsalu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Connor.
Connor digs a right hand underneath Nurmsalu's ribcage. Nurmsalu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmsalu is breathing heavily.
Connor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connor lands a body punch.
Connor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmsalu.
A short uppercut from Connor.
Connor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmsalu or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor lands a body punch. #T1#
The referee calls for Connor to work.
Nice body punch from Connor.
Connor lands a shot to the body.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor lands a slapping body shot.
Connor misses with a double jab.
Connor batters Nurmsalu with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nurmsalu is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Connor lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nurmsalu to the mat with a gruesome thud! Connor is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kook Connor! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurmsalu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmsalu tries to clinch but Harged moves out of range. #CL2#
Harged has Nurmsalu up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Harged jumps guard and drags Nurmsalu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmsalu wants to pass the guard but Harged is keeping the position.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Harged is working from the bottom.
Nurmsalu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harged is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Harged has locked up a guillotine! Harged's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nurmsalu is holding on here and Harged must be using up a lot of energy. Nurmsalu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Harged gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darren Harged! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Herrera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (2) De Herrera
De Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Nurmsalu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurmsalu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Herrera defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Nurmsalu keeps moving.
De Herrera is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera wants to control from the top but Nurmsalu keeps moving.
Nurmsalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Herrera is one step ahead there. #T1#
De Herrera slips nicely into half guard.
De Herrera is keen to just control but Nurmsalu is a slippery customer.
De Herrera trying to mount his opponent but Nurmsalu defends it. #SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmsalu is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmsalu'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.
Nurmsalu manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
De Herrera forces his way into half guard.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Herrera is working away from the top position though.
De Herrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmsalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmsalu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nurmsalu controlling De Herrera's posture.
De Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Herrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Nurmsalu throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Herrera uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (5) De Herrera
De Herrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmsalu keeps working.
Nurmsalu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Herrera is trying to control. Nurmsalu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Herrera is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Nurmsalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nurmsalu works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Herrera trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmsalu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Herrera has his hands clasped together but Nurmsalu extends and breaks De Herrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nurmsalu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaur Nurmsalu!
After the big win, Kaur Nurmsalu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Atkinson wants the takedown. Nurmsalu is fighting it off but Atkinson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmsalu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Nurmsalu looking to control.
Nurmsalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position.
Nurmsalu wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (2) Atkinson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmsalu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (4) Atkinson
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmsalu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson stays in close to Nurmsalu's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Nurmsalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmsalu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmsalu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (4) vs (4) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nurmsalu tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmsalu is one step ahead there.
Nurmsalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T4#
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Nurmsalu wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Nurmsalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling the position.
Nurmsalu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Nurmsalu from controlling successfully.
Nurmsalu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmsalu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmsalu looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmsalu is fighting to break Atkinson's control of his arms but Atkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmsalu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atkinson is tightening it up a little... Nurmsalu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nurmsalu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nurmsalu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Atkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nurmsalu gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Nurmsalu manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Gracie won't allow Nurmsalu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pushes down on Nurmsalu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is thwarting Nurmsalu's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Nurmsalu won't allow it.
Nurmsalu is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmsalu avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmsalu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Nurmsalu won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.#T3#
Nurmsalu trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmsalu tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Nurmsalu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Nurmsalu is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Nurmsalu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie prevents Nurmsalu from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmsalu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmsalu tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Nurmsalu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie wants to take Nurmsalu's back but he can't do it this time.
Nurmsalu tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Nurmsalu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmsalu tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Nurmsalu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Nurmsalu is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Nurmsalu#T8#
Gracie avoiding Nurmsalu 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Nurmsalu tries to break free.
Nurmsalu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Nurmsalu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Nurmsalu#T9#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pulls Nurmsalu in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmsalu is one step ahead there.
Gracie is pulling down on Nurmsalu's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmsalu, at least for the moment.#T10#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmsalu passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Nurmsalu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Nurmsalu#T11##SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmsalu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie passes Nurmsalu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Nurmsalu works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Nurmsalu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Nurmsalu up and slammed him! Nurmsalu can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Nurmsalu
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurmsalu for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie gets to mount! Nurmsalu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (15) vs (2) Nurmsalu#T13#
Gracie wants to take Nurmsalu's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie prevents Nurmsalu from getting the reversal.
Nurmsalu prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Nurmsalu tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmsalu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie continues to stall.
Nurmsalu is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmsalu looks winded!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jamarco Ellick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ellick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmsalu was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellick finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ellick (2) vs (0) Nurmsalu
Ellick preventing the sweep.
Ellick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ellick is thwarting Nurmsalu's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ellick seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmsalu defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellick is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu is looking for a sweep. Ellick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Ellick postures up.
Nurmsalu manages to get to full guard.
Ellick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
Nurmsalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellick controls the pace.
Nurmsalu keeping full guard, as Ellick tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu is looking for a triangle but Ellick pushes his legs off easily.
Ellick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
Ellick tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmsalu is retaining full guard.
Ellick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Ellick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmsalu being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmsalu keeping moving, preventing Ellick from controlling successfully.
Nurmsalu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellick controls the pace.
Nurmsalu looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmsalu, not yet. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ellick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmsalu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmsalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellick is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for a guillotine here but Ellick defends easily.
Ellick postures up.
#T4#
Ellick trying to control but Nurmsalu is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nurmsalu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ellick forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellick wants to take a breather but Nurmsalu is having none of it.
Nurmsalu wants to control but Ellick is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Ellick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmsalu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellick is looking to take a break and control but Nurmsalu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ellick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Ellick postures up.
#SUB#
Ellick seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmsalu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ellick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Nurmsalu tries to get to full guard but Ellick has control of the leg.
Ellick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmsalu keeps working. #SUB#
Ellick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmsalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ellick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ellick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ellick (2) vs (4) Nurmsalu
Nurmsalu is not going to allow Ellick to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ellick is in real trouble here. Nurmsalu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ellick is tapping out! Nurmsalu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaur Nurmsalu!
A victorious Kaur Nurmsalu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fire Truck!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nurmsalu shoots in but Truck avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Truck gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (2) Truck#SUB2#
Truck is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmsalu is defending well.
Nurmsalu is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu wants to get back to full guard.
Truck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB2#
Truck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Truck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmsalu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Truck is looking for a kimura but Nurmsalu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Truck to get the leverage.
Nurmsalu trying to control from the bottom.
Truck is pressing down on Nurmsalu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmsalu is holding on for now.
Nurmsalu wants to control the action here but instead Truck manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (5) Truck
Truck controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Nurmsalu wants to hold on but Truck pushes him away.
Nurmsalu can't escape the position.
Nurmsalu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Truck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Truck is working away from the top position though.
Truck controlling the action here.#SUB#
Nurmsalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Truck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurmsalu is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Truck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Truck pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Truck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmsalu manages to get to full guard.
Nurmsalu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Truck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Truck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmsalu is just riding it out for now. Truck eventually gives up the hold.
Truck is thwarting Nurmsalu's attempts to control the position.
Truck not doing much here.
#T5##SUB2#
Truck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmsalu defends it well.
Truck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmsalu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmsalu.#SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Truck content to stall in guard here.
Truck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Truck's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmsalu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Truck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Truck content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Truck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Truck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7##SUB2#
Truck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Truck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmsalu wants to sweep but no luck.
Truck content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for a guillotine here but Truck defends easily.
Truck stays in close to Nurmsalu's body and controls the position. #T8#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position.
Truck stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmsalu.#SUB#
Nurmsalu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Truck defends it easily.
Truck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Nurmsalu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmsalu wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmsalu working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nurmsalu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Truck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Truck is looking to pass into half guard but Nurmsalu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nurmsalu is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (5) Truck
Nurmsalu looking to pass the guard.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Nurmsalu from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Truck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmsalu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmsalu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Nurmsalu trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmsalu drops back looking for a leg! Truck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Truck manages to kick Nurmsalu off! Nurmsalu jumps back into Truck's guard. #SUB2#
Truck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Truck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11##SUB#
Nurmsalu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Truck looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Truck looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Truck! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (9) Truck
Nurmsalu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Truck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Truck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmsalu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmsalu gets back to half guard.
Nurmsalu is trying to maintain the position but Truck is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Truck postures up.
Nurmsalu moves into full guard.
Truck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Truck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nurmsalu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Truck throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nurmsalu's body to avoid the submission. Nurmsalu has instead reached around Truck's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nurmsalu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaur Nurmsalu!
After winning the bout, Kaur Nurmsalu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Murray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmsalu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmsalu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nurmsalu looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
#T1#
Nurmsalu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murray puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmsalu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Murray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Murray there.
Murray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Nurmsalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Nurmsalu actively working from the bottom here.
Murray winds up and cracks Nurmsalu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Nurmsalu is rocked!
Murray sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Nurmsalu! Oh, Nurmsalu is in big trouble! Murray lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Murray!
An out of breath Andy Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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