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Event:
RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Payne, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Payne against the cage but Payne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Payne lands.
Payne takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Payne lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Payne waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nurmagomedov's head, knocking him out cold! Payne is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Payne!
Magomed Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Alhamdulillah, sorry to everyone who support me I come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Falcao swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcao thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Falcao tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves away #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Falcao controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nurmagomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Falcao defends it.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falcao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Falcao is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Falcao defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falcao tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Falcao trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Falcao. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Falcao.
Falcao tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Falcao digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Falcao is looking to clinch.
Falcao jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djoni Falcao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Falcao tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Falcao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcao is keeping the position for now.
Falcao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Falcao circles away easily
and Falcao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Djoni Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Falcao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Falcao tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Falcao scores with a nice strike.
Falcao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A nice combination there by Falcao.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Falcao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcao looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Falcao thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao closes the distance but Nurmagomedov moves to the side #TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Djoni Falcao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Falcao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Falcao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falcao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Falcao shakes him off and moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Falcao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Falcao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Falcao throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao cracks a nice hook into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Falcao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Djoni Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Falcao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Djoni Falcao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Falcao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Falcao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcao tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcao.
Magomed Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Falcao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcao is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Falcao jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djoni Falcao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falcao, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djoni Falcao!
The defeated Magomed Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'Alhamdulillah, sorry to everyone who support me I come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#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.
Legend kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets to his feet.
Legend looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nurmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Legend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Legend.
Legend closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Legend pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Legend ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigandi Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Legend gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Legend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Legend fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
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 wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov is struggling to control the position.
Legend stalling.
Legend is looking to take this one to the mat.
Legend prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Legend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Legend misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Legend's guard.
Legend looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend, not yet. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Legend is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Legend has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Legend 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.
Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legend is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legend gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legend is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.#CL#
Legend moves into range and clinches up with Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Legend. #BC#
Legend manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legend avoids it really well and circles away.
Sigandi Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Legend closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Legend didn't expect that.
Legend trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legend looking to control.
Legend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Legend throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Legend wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Legend stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.
Legend prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Legend control the position.#T3#
Legend prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike from the bottom but Legend passes into side control!
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Legend is staying active.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Legend has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Legend wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Legend, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legend looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Legend struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend is looking for a sweep.
Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Legend can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Legend is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Legend's guard.
Legend manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Legend throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Legend was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend is trying to drag Nurmagomedov to the mat but Nurmagomedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Nurmagomedov has Legend pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legend manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov tightens his grip and picks Legend up, before dumping him to the ground. Legend manages to land in guard.
Legend pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Legend has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Legend manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Legend decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but Legend has passed to side control!#SUB#
Legend wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.
Legend advances to mount. #T3#
Legend wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Legend lands with some strikes.
Legend trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Magomed Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Legend is hanging on to Nurmagomedov's back as he tries to escape.
Sigandi Legend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Legend.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Legend sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigandi Legend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigandi Legend!
The defeated Magomed Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'Alhamdulillah, sorry to everyone who support me I come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nurmagomedov but great work by Hill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hill is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill tries to control but Nurmagomedov wriggling away.
Nurmagomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Hill has taken his back - oops!
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Hill has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the hands but Hill won't let him.
Nurmagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position.
Hill trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but not successfully.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill tries to get the hooks in deep but Nurmagomedov pushed the leg off.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free.
Hill struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hill, as that shot connected.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Hill avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Hill throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Jackson Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Hill passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
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.#T3#
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Hill passes easily into half guard.
Hill moves into full mount! Nurmagomedov won't be happy about that!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Jackson Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hill dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hill duly obliges. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hill wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. Hill is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nurmagomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hill has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Hill control the position.
A control attempt from Nurmagomedov but he's now mounted!
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill controlling well, preventing Nurmagomedov from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.
Hill controlling well, preventing Nurmagomedov from escaping the position.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hill's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hill's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nurmagomedov is in bad spot here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
Hill has the hooks in. Nurmagomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomed Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hill not allowing Nurmagomedov to control his hands.
Nurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hill keeps control of the position as Nurmagomedov tries to break free.
Hill tries to get the hooks in deep but Nurmagomedov pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill is hanging on to Nurmagomedov's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Hill!
A victorious Jackson Hill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Magomed Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Alhamdulillah, sorry to everyone who support me I come back stronger'. |
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