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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wagner pushes a forearm under Nurmagomedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nurmagomedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonzo Wagner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alonzo Wagner waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dog Gains 160Q $49's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Winner tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winner is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Winner is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winner to his feet. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Winner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Winner is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winner to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winner to the ground. Nurmagomedov is now in Winner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Winner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Winner is working an open guard so Nurmagomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Winner is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov rushes Winner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winner. That did some damage!
That kick from Nurmagomedov tenderised Winner's leg. Winner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagomedov lands a head kick. Winner smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Winner gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winner wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Winner is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Winner wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov working over Winner with some ground and pound. Winner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Winner to get to his feet.
Winner tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Winner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Winner tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winner tries to kick Nurmagomedov off in order to stand up. Nurmagomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has an Americana. Winner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nurmagomedov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nurmagomedov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikoly Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Cobra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurmagomedov sprawls well. Nurmagomedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobra gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cobra for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Cobra trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.
Cobra prevents Nurmagomedov from improving position.
Cobra is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2##SU#
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cobra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses. #TD#
Cobra gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cobra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount!
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cobra drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nurmagomedov follows Cobra to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikoly Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Killer looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#CL#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Killer 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 Killer tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Killer's guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Killer wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Killer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Killer's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Killer.
#CL2#
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tornado Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Killer pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
The referee asks Nurmagomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurmagomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Killer tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Killer blocks the move with his legs.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Killer tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nurmagomedov landing punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov 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#
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killer pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Killer defends.
Killer is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Killer is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
Killer dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Killer's temple.
Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Killer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nurmagomedov decides to stand back up. #T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagomedov stalls. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Killer is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Killer's guard against the cage.#T4#
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Killer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Killer is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov working Killer over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Killer tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Killer is trying to control but can't.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Killer misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Nurmagomedov counters by clinching up.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tornado Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Killer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Killer's guard.
Killer working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killer was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Killer pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killer was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Killer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikoly Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikoly Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardillo closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Cardillo pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Cardillo shakes him off and moves away.
Cardillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Cardillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cardillo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Cardillo's legs. Cardillo is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardillo is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cardillo fails with the takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a head kick. That will keep Cardillo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Cardillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Cardillo keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardillo working a defensive guard but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Cardillo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Cardillo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Cardillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardillo is doing well to control the position and prevent Nurmagomedov from advancing to side control.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Cardillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardillo is holding on for now.
Cardillo wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cardillo shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Cardillo backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Cardillo manages to avoid it all.
Cardillo shoots and misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a series of strikes. Cardillo will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into Cardillo's guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Cardillo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardillo manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Cardillo's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Cardillo gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Cardillo manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Cardillo is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Cardillo keeps moving.
Cardillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nurmagomedov postures up in Cardillo's guard and throws a big left but Cardillo blocks it.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Cardillo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardillo looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#TD#
Cardillo shoots in and bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Cardillo takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Cardillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cardillo showed some decent athleticism there.
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 here.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.#T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Cardillo's head to control him but Cardillo postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cardillo connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov tries to kick Cardillo off but Cardillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cardillo misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cardillo throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cardillo's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!#REVB#
Cardillo looking to control but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Cardillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardillo's head.
Cardillo is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Cardillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoly Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cardillo gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov passes Cardillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Cardillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov landing punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Cardillo is having none of it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Cardillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardillo is looking to escape.
Antonio Cardillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cardillo wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Cardillo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working Cardillo over with strikes here.
Cardillo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikoly Nurmagomedov! |
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