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Event:
FCL - 49
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Data moves into the clinch. Data jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Striking walks away with a smile on his face. Data gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Data throws out a loose jab but Striking uses good head movement to avoid it. Striking takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses. Data looks like he wants to counter punch here. Striking scores with a jab to the jaw. Striking misses with an uppercut. Data saw that one coming.#CL2# Data moves into the clinch.#BC# Striking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Data ducks under a wild hook from Striking. Data slips under a jab. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Data has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Striking cracks Data with a good jab. A left and a right from Striking both land. Nice combination. Data takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Striking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Data.
Striking thows a left - swing and a miss! Data changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice body punch from Data. Striking throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Data counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Data on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Data seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES# Striking has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Data is on him like a limpet, forcing Striking back against the cage.#BC# Striking manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Striking misses. Striking definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Data lands a glancing blow to the side of Striking's head. Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Data keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Striking misses with a combination
#TD2# and Data counters with a nice double leg into side control. Striking won't be happy with that. Striking is trying to buck Data off. Data working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Data trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom. Data has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Data landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Data moves into full mount! Striking wants to try and get back to his feet. Data scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Striking?
Data can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striking is looking to escape. Data won't let Striking get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3# Data trying to control but Striking is having none of it. Data throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Data landing strikes, looking to finish! Striking wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Data.
Striking trying desperately to get to his feet.
Striking avoids a series of strikes thrown by Data.
Data working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4# Data raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Striking is rocked! Data postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Striking bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Data and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lieutenant Data! Lieutenant Data decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Sergio Striking had this to say: 'I'll back'. |
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Event:
FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1# Striking slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Striking wants to stand back up but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control.
Striking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well. Nurmagomedov cracks Striking with a big elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Striking wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down. Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Striking is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Striking defends. #SUB# Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike. Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Striking takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Striking wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.#ES2# Striking sneaks out the side door and pushes Nurmagomedov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2# Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
enabling Striking to counter with a crisp jab. Striking connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off. Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook. Striking throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it. Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striking doesn't seem bothered though. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Striking avoids it easily. Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Striking catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. A swing and a miss from Striking. Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily and Striking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov. Striking takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# A big left from Nurmagomedov misses. Striking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Striking looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range. Nurmagomedov shoots and misses and Striking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook. Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though. Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses. Striking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striking lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range. Striking throws a right hand that misses
#TD# so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Striking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Striking uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Striking!#REVB##T4# Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Striking from standing up. #SU2# Striking gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striking. Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD# Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard. Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from getting back to his feet. Nurmagomedov advances to half guard. Nurmagomedov is stalling here. Striking 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 Striking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2# Striking decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Striking dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Striking.
Striking avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet. Striking stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Striking looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range. Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Striking with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Striking throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. Sergio Striking seems to be getting the better of the standup. Striking misses the body punch #TD# and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Striking didn't expect that. Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Striking is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound. Striking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Striking has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Striking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lyubof Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Striking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Nurmagomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striking is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagomedov, into his guard. #REVB# Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
#SUB# Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Striking defends it easily.#SU2# Striking stands up and waves to Nurmagomedov to follow him. #T2# Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD# Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Striking's guard.
Striking has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Striking to the mat but Striking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Striking tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage. Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Striking wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
Striking tries to break free but Nurmagomedov pushes him back against the cage. Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC2# Striking breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Striking connects with a nice, crisp jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Striking. Striking looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Striking lands a lovely overhand right. Striking works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook. Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD# Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Striking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Striking is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard. #T4# Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from standing back up.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy. Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Striking is holding on for dear life with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Striking wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Striking scores with a jab. Striking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Striking throws a shot to the body.
Striking moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striking.
Striking scores with a nice head shot. Striking throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Striking is just out of range. Striking scores with a one two! Nurmagomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. Striking lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Striking is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Striking circles away and we're back to standing. A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet. Striking scores with a hook. Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range. Striking digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Striking misses with a body shot.
Striking throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sergio Striking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Striking acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Striking lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection. Sloppy strikes from Striking. Those never looked like landing. Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body. Striking misses with a double jab
#TD# and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Nurmagomedov 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though. Striking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots. Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #T2# Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Striking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage. Striking is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though. Striking has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Striking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage. Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Striking knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but Striking defending well. Nurmagomedov controlling the pace. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Striking wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Striking slips a jab from Nurmagomedov. Striking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though. A big left from Nurmagomedov misses. Lyubof Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sergio Striking is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Striking throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Striking sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat. Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body. Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striking.
Striking lands a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Striking circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot to the liver by Striking. Beautiful body shot. Striking scores with a punch to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Striking works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Striking lands a two punch combo.
Striking scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergio Striking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Striking winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Striking! A relieved looking Sergio Striking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Lyubof Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Striking blocks it.#TD# Striking gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striking works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Striking has wrist control. Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving. Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position. Nurmagomedov 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. Striking keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Striking uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Striking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Striking misses the target. Sergio Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striking throws out the jab. Striking lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Striking looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range. Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmagomedov as Striking tries to tie him up. Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Striking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Striking stalling in the clinch but Nurmagomedov improves position. A short left from Nurmagomedov. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Striking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Striking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Striking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Striking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking. Striking throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Striking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Striking misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Striking. Striking lands with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy left from Nurmagomedov finds it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet. Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Striking. Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Striking has time to react. Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Striking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Striking is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Striking tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD# Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard. Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from getting back to his feet. #T3# Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Striking is keeping the position. Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Striking rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR# Nurmagomedov won't allow Striking to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard. Striking wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Striking is working from the bottom. Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striking's head. Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Striking tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyubof Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Striking connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Striking. Sergio Striking seems to be getting the better of the standup. Striking connects with the punch. Nurmagomedov staying out of range there. Striking takes a shot right to the bread basket. Striking uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Striking lands with a cross. Striking stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Striking lands a jab to the nose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Striking misses with a straight left. #T1# Striking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. Striking misses with a wild body shot. Striking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Striking misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nurmagomedov sizes up Striking with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nurmagomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Striking lands with a cross. Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Striking. Those never looked like landing. Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Striking moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Striking ducked under it nicely. Striking unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nurmagomedov cracks Striking with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD# Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Striking is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Striking manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2# Striking is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nurmagomedov prevents Striking from breaking the clinch. Striking has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment. Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body. Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Striking fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Striking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head. Jab from Striking. Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.#T3# Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nurmagomedov scores with a jab. Striking throws a right and a left that both miss. Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it. Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it. Striking's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Striking duly obliges. Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Striking's head back.
Striking lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Donk. Striking catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross. Striking tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striking but Striking pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Striking fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Striking slips under a jab. Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking. A jab from Striking finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses. A big left from Nurmagomedov misses. Striking with a jab. The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Striking throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown. Striking misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Striking throws out the jab. Striking takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Striking's defenses. Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Striking moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Striking digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Striking throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem. Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Striking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Striking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov. Striking let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Striking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Striking's guard. Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Striking wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Striking wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Striking keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom. #T1# Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nurmagomedov jabs at Striking's body. Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Striking lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover. Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Striking pinned against the cage. Striking gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Striking. Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Striking throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease. Striking throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Striking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body. Nurmagomedov digs a good hook to Striking's body.
Striking staying out of range there. Striking misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.#TD# Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Striking was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Nurmagomedov won't allow Striking to get back to his feet. Striking wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Striking wants to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Striking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Striking has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Striking wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nurmagomedov looking to control but Striking is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyubof Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyubof Nurmagomedov! Post fight, an emotional Lyubof Nurmagomedov said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'. The defeated Sergio Striking had this to say: 'I'll back'. |
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Melps on that attempt. Striking connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Striking scores with a jab to the jaw. Melps closes the distance and clinches up with Striking, looking for a takedown. Melps pushes Striking against the cage but Striking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Striking looks to throw the jab but Melps is out of range. Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Melps on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phichael Melps. That's going to take a lot out of him. Melps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Striking as he avoids it easily. Striking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Striking stuffs the takedown attempt from Melps. Melps gets slowly back to his feet. Melps shoots for a double leg takedown but Striking sprawls well. He's pushed Melps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Striking looks like he wants to counter punch here. Striking cracks Melps with a good jab. Melps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Striking connects with a jab. Striking lands a head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Melps tries to clinch up but Striking circles away and keeps his distance. Striking throws a lazy uppercut
and Melps counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Melps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striking tries to avoid it but Melps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striking to the ground. Striking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melps moves away. Striking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melps sees it coming and avoids it easily. Striking has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1# Melps tries to move into range but Striking moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jab, jab by Striking - just one landing. #TD# Melps looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Striking! Melps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. Striking can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Melps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well. Melps moves into full mount! #SUB# Melps goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Striking is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Striking postures up.
#SUB# Melps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melps is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Striking wants to control from the top but Melps keeps moving. #SUB# Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3# Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Melps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Melps is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Striking is aware though and is defending well. Melps keeping moving, preventing Striking from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Striking controls from within his opponent's guard. Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Melps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Striking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Striking controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Melps pulls Striking in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Striking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Striking has managed to get both his arms back between Melps's legs - danger averted. Melps controls Striking momentarily but Striking frees himself. Melps keeping full guard, as Striking tries to pass. #SUB# Melps has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Striking doesn't defend quickly enough and Melps has managed to lock this one up! Can Striking escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Melps on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phichael Melps! Sergio Striking spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back'. |
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Event:
UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1# Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice body punch from Striking. Striking connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Some wild striking there from Striking.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Striking. A jab from Nurmagomedov misses. Striking scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one. Striking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov. Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Striking is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Striking's guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Striking's control of his arms but Striking is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Striking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. Striking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nurmagomedov trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom. Striking looking to control but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striking defending well though. Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Striking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Nurmagomedov works his way into side control. Striking struggling a bit here. Striking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground. Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes. Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Striking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Striking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Striking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Nurmagomedov wants to control but Striking is keeping him busy. Striking looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Nurmagomedov working away. Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Striking is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. 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.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Striking is working away. Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #SUB2# Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well. Striking can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nurmagomedov landing strikes. Striking parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Striking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyubof 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# Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov. Striking is looking to counter punch. Striking walks into a left hand. Striking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Striking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Sergio Striking is winning the standup battle so far. Striking scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Striking.
Striking shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Striking to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot to the liver by Striking. Beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov walks into a left hand. Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it. Striking ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.#T1# Striking digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Striking thows a left - swing and a miss! No joy there for Striking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses. Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Striking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Striking. Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Striking. A looping hook to the body misses from Striking. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet. Striking slips a jab from Nurmagomedov. Striking swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Striking misses with a hook. Striking throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target. Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Striking connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off. Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Striking rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Striking lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice sprawl there from Striking as Nurmagomedov shoots in. Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Striking cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab. Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striking doesn't seem bothered though. Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Striking lands with a right hand. Striking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jab by Striking. Striking walks into a jab. Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking. Striking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Striking defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Striking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nice body punch from Striking. Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Striking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Striking tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Striking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sergio Striking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Striking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sergio Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyubof Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Striking misses with a straight left. Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. Striking blocks a jab.#T4# Striking connects with a body shot. Some wild striking there from Striking.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Striking does a little dance to reset his feet. Striking throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it. Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Striking displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Striking throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot. Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2# Nurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Striking pushes Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Striking dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Striking misses its target. Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Striking gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage. Striking lands a lovely overhand right. Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Striking lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nurmagomedov staying out of range there. Striking throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Striking throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Striking throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Striking slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov. Striking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Striking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Striking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
#T1# The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. Striking lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it. Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Striking. Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Striking jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Striking. A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target. Striking slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striking cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2# Striking scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Striking throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease. Striking throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Striking. Striking throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Striking misses. Striking slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet. Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Striking counter with a right hand. Striking jabbing away but nothing is landing. Striking scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Striking.
#T3# Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.#TD2# Nurmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Striking sprawls well initially but Nurmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Striking has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Striking back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Nurmagomedov as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2# Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Striking is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working. #T4# Striking wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Striking's head. Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Striking! Nurmagomedov controlling from mount. Lyubof Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far. Striking tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergio Striking showed his dominance in that final round. I think Striking has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Striking! A relieved looking Sergio Striking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Lyubof Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'. |
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Event:
SUF 10: Laake vs Leighton
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1# Striking misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely. Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rojas lands the left hand. Rojas misses with a looping left. Striking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rojas checks a leg kick. Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking. Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Striking attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Striking on the side of the head.#ROC#Striking is rocked! Rojas ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Striking's jaw. Striking's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rojas does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adriel Rojas! |
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