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Event:
HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Duran gets a clinch.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Duran!#REVB#
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Duran passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the action here but instead Duran manages to pass to full mount!
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Duran tries to push Nurmagomedov's head away but Nurmagomedov is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Duran controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran postures up.#T3#
Duran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Duran isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duran controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Duran is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Duran controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nurmagomedov has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasbulla Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Duran has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Duran lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Duran waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Duran moves away
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Williamson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Williamson's hands, connecting with Williamson's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Williamson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williamson tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williamson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Williamson has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williamson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Williamson is rocked!
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Williamson's hands, connecting with Williamson's forehead.
Oh Williamson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot! Williamson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Williamson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Bison sprawls well.
Bison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Bison scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Bison misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bison is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Bison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bison is trying to stand.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Bison's head.
Bison has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Bison is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Bison tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away. #T2#
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bison's face.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bison! More shots from Nurmagomedov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 21: TBA vs TBA
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Fieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Fieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Fieri.
Fieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fieri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Fieri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fieri lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Fieri counters with a leg kick.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fieri.#T1#
Fieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Fieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Fieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Fieri lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has Fieri up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Fieri breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Fieri in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fieri prevents it.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fieri controlling from the top position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Nurmagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedov postures up in Fieri's guard and throws a big left but Fieri blocks it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fieri controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Fieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fieri controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Fieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fieri tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fieri has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fieri being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Fieri prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Fieri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fieri.
Fieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fieri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fieri duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Fieri as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fieri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Fieri gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fieri's waist but Fieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fieri scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Fieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Fieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Fieri moves to the side
and Fieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fieri scores with a punch to the head.
Fieri lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fieri.
Guy Fieri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Fieri up against the cage.
Fieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Fieri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Fieri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fieri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fieri uses from the top position. #T2#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fieri controls the pace.
Fieri chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Fieri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov pulls Fieri in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fieri wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Fieri wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Fieri against the cage.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Fieri stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fieri tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Fieri's guard.
Fieri pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fieri is retaining full guard.
Fieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fieri keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Fieri blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Fieri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Fieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri has him pressed against the cage.
Fieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fieri wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Fieri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Fieri content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Fieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Fieri advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Fieri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
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.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov rushes Fieri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pushed against the cage.
Fieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy Fieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Fieri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fieri tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position. #BC#
Fieri manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Fieri.
Jab from Fieri.
Fieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fieri, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fieri.
Fieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Fieri clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Fieri.
An inside leg kick lands from Fieri.
Guy Fieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fieri lands a jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.#BC#
Fieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fieri lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fieri.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Fieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fieri, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Fieri!
Guy Fieri very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Hunter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunter tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Hunter's guard.
Nurmagomedov distracts Hunter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hunter's brow. #SUB#
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is still trying to improve position.
Nurmagomedov controlling Hunter's posture.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Hunter won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Hunter's posture.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hunter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov frees his head nicely. Oh but Hunter has switched to an armbar! Nurmagomedov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Derek Hunter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackaroy circles away.
Mackaroy throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackaroy.
A nice leg kick from Mackaroy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Mackaroy's legs. Mackaroy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mackaroy's brow.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackaroy wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Mackaroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Mackaroy!#REVR#
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!
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mackaroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov is pulling down on Mackaroy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mackaroy, at least for the moment.#T1#
Mackaroy postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Mackaroy stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mackaroy wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mackaroy from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Mackaroy's posture.
Mackaroy wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position.
Mackaroy stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mackaroy trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has picked Mackaroy up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mackaroy tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Mackaroy actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackaroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Mackaroy actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mackaroy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mackaroy back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Mackaroy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mackaroy tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Mackaroy's guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Mackaroy is keeping the position.
Mackaroy keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mackaroy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Mackaroy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Mackaroy pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #T4#
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mackaroy struggling a bit here.
Mackaroy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mackaroy is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mackaroy is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov cracks Mackaroy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Mackaroy is rocked!
A big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! That's hurt Mackaroy! Will he recover? Nurmagomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Khamag moves to the side
and Khamag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Khamag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Khamag counters with a left to the body.
Khamag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Khamag breaks away
and Khamag counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Khamag moves to the side
and Khamag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Khamag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Khamag counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Khamag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Khamag back against the cage and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Khamag is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khamag down to the mat. Khamag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Khamag lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Khamag.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Khamag manages to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Khamag lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Nurmagomedov has picked Khamag up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Khamag pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Khamag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khamag looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khamag is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khamag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Khamag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khamag moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Khamag gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khamag smiles and moves away.
Khamag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Khamag moves away
and Khamag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khamag is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Khamag counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Khamag counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
and Khamag counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khamag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Khamag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khamag counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Khamag counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch but Khamag slips to the side#KD2#
and Khamag counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Khamag finish him?!
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!
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Khamag counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Khamag finish him?!
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch but Khamag slips to the side
and Khamag counters with a crisp right that sends Nurmagomedov to the canvas! Khamag follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuyag Khamag!
Khuyag Khamag looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The deafening sound of our hooves will trample any foe!'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Vidal gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Vidal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to trip Vidal. He has hold of a leg but Vidal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Vidal is working from the bottom.
Vidal trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vidal has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Vidal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Vidal!#REVR#
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vidal is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov distracts Vidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Vidal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Vidal is rocked!
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. Vidal felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagomedov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Vidal can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagomedov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duarte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Duarte has been cut.
Duarte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duarte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Duarte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Duarte!#REVR##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duarte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duarte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duarte won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Duarte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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 has Duarte pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has his foot on Duarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duarte works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Duarte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Duarte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Duarte's head.
Duarte flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duarte wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duarte has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Francisco Duarte's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Francisco Duarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duarte is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Duarte is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Francisco Duarte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francisco Duarte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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