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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gable 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 tries to break free but Gable pushes him back against the cage.
Gable has been working on his balance at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nurmagomedov.
Gable tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov being controlled against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable preventing the sweep.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
Gable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gable rolls with it to try and escape but Nurmagomedov cranks on the arm and Gable is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want Rowan "Bean" Atkinson '. |
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Event:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Nayati fails to land the takedown.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayati swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nayati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Nayati ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nayati lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Nayati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Nayati is trying to trip Nurmagomedov. He has hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nayati persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nayati drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Nayati off! Nayati jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nayati cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.#T1#
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nayati distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati works over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Nayati defends easily.
Nayati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.#SUB2#
Nayati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nayati lands a couple of elbows.
Nayati working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nayati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nayati has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nayati landing some decent shots from guard.
Nayati stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Nayati is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nayati definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayati is putting a hurting on Nurmagomedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Nayati finish him?
Nayati cracks Nurmagomedov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nayati immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nurmagomedov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nayati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati 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 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Robinson swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Robinson avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Robinson's hands, connecting with Robinson's forehead.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Robinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet. #SUB#
Atkinson working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Atkinson has a hand on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson reaches up to try and control the position but Nurmagomedov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Atkinson rolls and tries to escape and now Nurmagomedov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Atkinson breaks Nurmagomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Atkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (7) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Atkinson avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkinson controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Atkinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurmagomedov turns into him and now he's in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (10) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is sitting in close to Atkinson's body. Atkinson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nurmagomedov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nurmagomedov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Atkinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurmagomedov to the mat! Nurmagomedov manages to get full guard.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johns content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Nurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Johns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Johns is proving a slippery customer.
Johns landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Johns controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike off his back.
Johns 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.
Johns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Johns postures up.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johns pulls his head out easily.
Johns is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.
Johns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Johns prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Johns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johns moves out of range as Nurmagomedov throws a body kick.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
As Johns tries to get set, Nurmagomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Johns manages to avoid the attempt.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Johns.#TD2#
Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Johns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Johns tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controls the position for a moment.
Johns trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Sammy Johns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov is pushing Johns's head away, looking to escape. Johns manages to hold on to the position though.
Johns trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Johns control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Johns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Johns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurmagomedov defending well though.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johns showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johns doesn't defend quickly enough and Nurmagomedov has managed to lock this one up! Can Johns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nurmagomedov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khabib Nurmagomedov! |
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