Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL66 Kowalski v Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 22, 2024

#R1#
Kowalczyk stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Kowalczyk to the mat but Kowalczyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalczyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurmagomedov 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.
Kowalczyk is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalczyk down to the mat. Kowalczyk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalczyk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
A shot in the inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalczyk as Nurmagomedov tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
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!
Kowalczyk gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Kowalczyk lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Kowalczyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Kowalczyk.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Kowalczyk lands a left hand. #T1#
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage.
A short right from Kowalczyk on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalczyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kowalczyk.
A short body shot lands from Kowalczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalczyk pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Kowalczyk misses with some punches.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kowalczyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalczyk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk dips a shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a mighty uppercut! Nurmagomedov falls back against the cage and Kowalczyk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nurmagomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kowalczyk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jefferson's legs.
Jefferson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jefferson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but Jefferson denies him.
Jefferson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jefferson tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but Jefferson denies him.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov drags him back down.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jefferson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Jefferson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmagomedov won't let Jefferson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jefferson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nurmagomedov around the waist but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nurmagomedov is the winner by TKO! Nurmagomedov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB-11
Date: Aug 27, 2024

#R1#
Rianin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rianin scores with a jab.#TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and as Rianin raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Rianin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rianin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rianin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Rianin is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rianin can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Rianin is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rianin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rianin trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rianin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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 lands strikes from half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Rianin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rianin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rianin moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Rianin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Rianin!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Rianin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Rianin from controlling successfully.
Rianin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rianin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rianin keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rianin is retaining full guard.
Rianin keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov is working Rianin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Rianin has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov works over Rianin with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rianin has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Rianin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rianin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rianin down.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rianin tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Rianin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rianin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T6#
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rianin some visible discomfort.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov cracks Rianin with a big right hand but Rianin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Rianin is rocked!
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!
Rianin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rianin is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Rianin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rianin is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov gets to mount! Rianin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rianin seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Rianin is staying in there.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rianin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB-9
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Borisov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Borisov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borisov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boris Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Borisov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Borisov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Borisov!

Event: BB-7
Date: Jun 18, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansen tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jansen scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like Nurmagomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Jansen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Jansen is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount! #T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Jansen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Jansen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Jansen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jansen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jansen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jansen is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov working Jansen over with strikes here.
Jansen is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Jansen is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jansen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Jansen looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Jansen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansen is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Jansen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansen is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jansen looks a forlorn figure.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jansen is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Jansen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jansen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T6#
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jansen is trying to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Jansen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jansen avoids the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nurmagomedov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jansen is trying to stand back up.
Jansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.#T7#
Jansen covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Jansen avoids the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Will Nurmagomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jansen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with strikes from the back.
Jansen prevents Nurmagomedov from getting a body triangle.
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Jansen pushed the leg off. #T8#
Nurmagomedov cracks Jansen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jansen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes from the back.
Jansen covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansen trying to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in full control for now.
Nurmagomedov missing with punches from the back.
Nurmagomedov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control.
Nurmagomedov connects with a big shot to the side of Jansen's head. #T9#
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes from the back.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from the back.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jansen's head.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches to the body.
Jansen covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control momentarily.
Jansen is trapped and Nurmagomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov punishes Jansen with strikes from the back mount. #ROC2#Jansen is rocked!
Nurmagomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Oh Jansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jansen covering up well under a series of strikes from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Jansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Jansen seems to have got his legs back now.
Jansen scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard.
Jansen is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Jansen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Nurmagomedov works his way into side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jansen is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Jansen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jansen is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is chipping away with strikes. #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 working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jansen is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jansen!
Jansen taking shots to the head.
Jansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jansen tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Jansen is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! Jansen is hurt baaadly! Nurmagomedov is firing away with more strikes - Jansen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB-4
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses #KD#
and Gray counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurmagomedov! Gray lets Nurmagomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Tavish Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
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 misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tavish Gray!
Tavish Gray retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Tavish Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
Payne lands with a nice body punch.
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Payne to the mat! Payne manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurmagomedov cracks Payne with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Payne looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked Payne up and slammed him! Payne can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control!
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov cracks Payne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Payne gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Payne has been cut.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Payne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Nurmagomedov prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Payne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#Jason Payne's cut is getting worse.
Payne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Payne taking shots to the head.
Payne tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#Jason Payne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Payne looks a forlorn figure.
Payne regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payne has a hand on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Payne is staying in there. #ROC2#Payne is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Jason Payne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Payne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting MacGuire counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and MacGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from MacGuire does it's job there.
MacGuire dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
enabling MacGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
MacGuire jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
MacGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but MacGuire shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacGuire stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling MacGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
MacGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGuire finish him?
MacGuire steps in with a hook that catches Nurmagomedov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! MacGuire follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nurmagomedov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
Sean MacGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurmagomedov working Widing over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Widing is defending well.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Widing is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov passes into side control, despite Widing's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Widing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Widing taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Jerry Widing has been cut.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Widing is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Widing tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Widing is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Widing is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Widing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Widing is working away.
Widing is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Widing is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Widing looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Widing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Widing, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jerry Widing's cut is getting worse.
Widing trying to control here. #SUB#
Widing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Widing is working away. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Widing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Widing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.#SUB#
Widing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Widing keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Widing is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Widing keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov works over Widing with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#Jerry Widing's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Jeez, Jerry Widing's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerry Widing's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunn counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunn lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn defending against the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Dunn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov throws some wild stikes that Dunn manages to avoid easily.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Dunn is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Dunn is staying in there. #ROC2#Dunn is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow.
Oh Dunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn blocking the ground and pound.
Dunn seems to have got his legs back now.
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 postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dunn bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nurmagomedov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SCF 4: Horiguchi v. Mullen
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Woods gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Woods gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Woods wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov cracks Woods with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woods in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nurmagomedov landing shots from mount. #ROC#Woods is rocked!#T1#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Nurmagomedov! Woods is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!

Event: SCF 2: The Machine vs. Tetrev
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow inside that Pinto shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Francisco Pinto has been cut.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow inside that Pinto shrugs off.
Pinto jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinto's defenses. #CUT2#Francisco Pinto's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov pushes Pinto against the cage. Nurmagomedov is working some dirty boxing. Nurmagomedov pushes off with a quick right hook! Pinto goes down! Pinto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nurmagomedov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!

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