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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bunyons's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Bunyons dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bunyons sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
Bunyons manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Bunyons's brow. #T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Bunyons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bunyons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nurmagomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bunyons has tightened it up now! Nurmagomedov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Bunyons! |
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Event:
CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bunyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunyons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Bunyons is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bunyons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunyons wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Bunyons actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Bunyons's hands, connecting with Bunyons's forehead.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunyons wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunyons is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nurmagomedov is staying active.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Bunyons has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Bunyons is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bunyons avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Bunyons defends it. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Bunyons is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunyons is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Bunyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyons is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bunyons keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Bunyons is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunyons has wrist control.
Bunyons seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Bunyons is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Bunyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov cracks Bunyons with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov pushes down on Bunyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bunyons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bunyons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Bunyons is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunyons is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bunyons.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Bunyons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bunyons presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov holds on to Bunyons as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bunyons tries to control but Nurmagomedov wriggling away.
Bunyons throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nurmagomedov because Bunyons loaded up on that one.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunyons has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Bunyons postures up.#T2#
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Bunyons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nurmagomedov wants to hold on but Bunyons pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikola Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunyons looking to ground and pound but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bunyons from taking his back.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
Bunyons avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Bunyons wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Bunyons controlling his opponent.
Bunyons trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Bunyons postures up.#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.
Nurmagomedov tries to control Bunyons's body but Bunyons pushes him off. Nurmagomedov squirms to his side and now Bunyons has his back!
Nurmagomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Bunyons gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Bunyons is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nurmagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nurmagomedov for a finish.
Bunyons avoiding Nurmagomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the hands but Bunyons breaks the grip.
Nurmagomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bunyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunyons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bunyons has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nurmagomedov manages to get his head free but now Bunyons has transitioned to an armbar! Nurmagomedov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bunyons! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Bunyons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov pushes down on Eriksson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eriksson reverses the position - he's now on top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eriksson is aware though and is defending well.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eriksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eriksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Eriksson in close.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Eriksson postures up. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eriksson has passed into half guard!
Eriksson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eriksson wants to take a breather but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Eriksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Eriksson's trapped leg to prevent Eriksson from advancing to side control.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand back up but Eriksson is controlling him
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eriksson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksson trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Eriksson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Eriksson is keeping the position.
Eriksson looking to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eriksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Eriksson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eriksson connects with a jab.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eriksson's half guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Eriksson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Eriksson is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eriksson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eriksson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Eriksson is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Eriksson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Oh Eriksson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eriksson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Eriksson quite badly. Eriksson pulls Nurmagomedov in close trying to recover. Nurmagomedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Eriksson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Eriksson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikola Nurmagomedov! |
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