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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Singh.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Robertson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#CL2#
Robertson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Robertson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.#T1##CL2#
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
Robertson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Robertson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Singh can't fight it off and eventually Robertson manages to take the fight to the floor. Singh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertson is one step ahead there.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Singh won't allow Robertson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Singh passes into half guard.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robertson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Singh seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.
Robertson is controlling Singh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robertson wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robertson is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
#BC#
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.#CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Singh has hold of one of Robertson's legs. Robertson is fighting the takedown attempt but Singh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh wants to stand but Robertson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh wants the takedown. Robertson is fighting it off but Singh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robertson's guard against the cage.
Singh wants to stand but Robertson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robertson looking to control.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh stops Robertson from standing up.
Singh stays in close to Robertson's body and controls the position.
Singh postures up.
#T3#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Singh instigates a clinch.
Robertson is looking for a takedown.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randell Robertson.#TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Singh has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Singh has Robertson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robertson tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Robertson's guard.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nirmal Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Robertson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Singh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robertson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Singh.
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Robertson.
#T2#
Singh is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robertson's best efforts.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Robertson pulls Singh into guard.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Singh prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is pulling down on Singh's head. It's preventing any offense from Singh, at least for the moment.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robertson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randell Robertson.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A relieved looking Nirmal Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Sherman tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh is looking to counter the offense by Sherman and move into the clinch.
Sherman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sherman. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.#TD2#
Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sherman wants to control for a moment but Singh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sherman is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh has his hands clasped together around Sherman's back. He's all about the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura but Singh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherman to get the leverage. #T1#
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Sherman trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Singh is looking to control Sherman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
Sherman is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherman thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Sherman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sherman scoring with some ground and pound.
Singh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sherman throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Sherman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #T3#
Singh trying to control the position here.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
Sherman landing with the ground and pound.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sherman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sherman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sherman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sherman stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sherman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Singh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherman defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Sherman.
Leonel Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherman throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sherman.
Nice sprawl there from Singh as Sherman shoots in.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sherman sprawls and moves away.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sherman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sherman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a two punch combination.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Sherman on that attempt.
Singh throws a big counter combination but Sherman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sherman with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh wants to clinch up but Sherman keeps it at a distance.
Sherman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to clinch.#TD2#
Sherman gets a double leg takedown into Singh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sherman lands a couple of digs.
Singh wants to sweep here but Sherman controlling him for the moment.
Singh pulls Sherman in to control the position.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sherman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sherman, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh tries to stand but Sherman is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherman is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
Singh pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sherman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sherman throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sherman's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVR#
Sherman wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.#T3#
Singh looking to sit in guard and control but Sherman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Singh keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherman is one step ahead there.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Sherman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sherman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Singh pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh seems keen to control Sherman's posture.
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sherman shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Sherman throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Singh is rocked!
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sherman counters with a right hand from hell and Singh is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonel Sherman!
Leonel Sherman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It feels amazing to be Champion, I never imagined I'd get here, but I always kept working and here I am! Jumba keep those contenders coming, and Thank You Hilo!!'.
In defeat, Nirmal Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're no strangers to love
You know the rules and so do I (do I)
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and deser'. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Khadziev tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh tries to counter by clinching up but Khadziev breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Singh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Singh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Singh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadziev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khadziev keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Singh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khadziev was covering up waiting for the punch and Singh finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khadziev looks winded!
Khadziev wants to stand but Singh is controlling the position.
Singh stays in close to Khadziev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khadziev is looking to stand up but Singh isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khadziev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khadziev has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up. #T4##SU#
Singh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kamil Khadziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Khadziev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khadziev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh 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#
Khadziev shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Khadziev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Singh's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Khadziev. Khadziev gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Singh clinches.
Singh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khadziev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Khadziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadziev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khadziev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Singh breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Khadziev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khadziev is breathing heavily.
Singh is pulling down on Khadziev's head to control his posture. #T1#
Khadziev won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Khadziev preventing the sweep.
Khadziev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khadziev wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh stays in close to Khadziev's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khadziev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khadziev is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Khadziev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Singh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadziev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Khadziev closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
Singh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh fails with the takedown.#CL#
Singh rushes Khadziev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khadziev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khadziev stalls.
Khadziev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Khadziev prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Singh tries to circle away but Khadziev has him pinned against the cage.
Khadziev lands with a left to the head.
Khadziev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Khadziev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Khadziev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khadziev sprawls and moves away.
Khadziev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Khadziev persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh tries to clinch but Khadziev is having none of it. #CL#
Singh drives through and clinches with Khadziev against the cage.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh tries to pull guard but Khadziev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Singh is working for takedown but Khadziev is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Khadziev lands a right hand.
Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khadziev.
#T1#
Singh tries for a takedown but Khadziev manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Khadziev breaks the clinch.
Khadziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Khadziev shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khadziev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadziev somewhat.
Khadziev tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
#CL#
Singh clinches up with Khadziev and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh has Khadziev pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khadziev passes into side control.
Singh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Singh trying to get back to full guard but Khadziev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khadziev content just to control the position here. #T3#
Khadziev wants to control the pace but Singh is squirming around nicely.
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadziev controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Khadziev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khadziev controlling the pace for now.
Singh wants to hold on but Khadziev pushes him away.
Singh is working to get back to half guard.
Nirmal Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh really wants to buck Khadziev off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadziev avoids the attempt from Singh to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Our winner, Nirmal Singh, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Singh feints and as Kiang raises his hands in defense, Singh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Singh is pushing down on Kiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Singh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Singh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kiang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Singh wants to control his opponent's hands but Kiang gets his hands free.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiang's back!#T2##SUB#
Kiang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Singh's arms.
Singh is breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kiang trying to control the position but Singh manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Singh.#SUB#
Kiang fending off the submission attempt from Singh. #T3#
Singh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Singh is looking for the choke from the back position but Kiang is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Singh has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kiang is defending well but eventually Singh manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kiang has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nirmal Singh!
Nirmal Singh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Muchida fails with a takedown attempt.
Muchida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Singh breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Singh clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Singh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muchida uses from the top position.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muchida wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muchida is controlling him.
Singh wants to sweep here but Muchida controlling him for the moment.
Muchida trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muchida shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muchida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Muchida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muchida closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Muchida pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Singh clinches up against the cage.
Muchida tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Singh jumps guard and drags Muchida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh managing to control the position.
Singh looks winded!
Muchida wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh pulls Muchida in close to prevent any damage.
Muchida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muchida is looking to stand up but Singh won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Singh has Muchida pulled in close to control his posture.
Muchida wants to stand but Singh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Muchida trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muchida wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muchida wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Muchida lands a jab to Singh's midsection.
Muchida throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Singh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muchida pushes Singh off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Singh rushes Muchida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muchida jumps guard but Singh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh tries to circle away but Muchida has him pinned against the cage.
Muchida trying to control the position but instead, Singh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muchida into the cage.#BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Muchida with that takedown attempt.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muchida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Muchida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchida moves out of range of the body kick.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchida blocks a head kick by Singh.
#CL2#
Singh has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Singh pulls Muchida into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muchida content to stall in guard here.
Muchida trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Muchida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Singh is looking for a triangle here but Muchida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Muchida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Muchida easily slips into full mount!
Muchida is looking to stand but Singh has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muchida thowing shots but they're missing.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Singh reaches up to try and control the position but Muchida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Singh rolls and tries to escape and now Muchida has his back!
Muchida wants to control the position but Singh frees himself and scrambles - Muchida manages to regain control in side control.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.
Rod Muchida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muchida is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Muchida decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Muchida lands but Singh takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Singh pushes Muchida up against the cage in a clinch.
Muchida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Muchida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muchida goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Muchida is trying to pull guard but Singh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muchida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Singh is trying to drag Muchida to the mat but Muchida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Singh avoiding damage as Muchida throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Muchida gets control of Singh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Muchida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muchida wants to stand and escape but Singh is having none of it.
Singh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muchida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muchida's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nirmal Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muchida shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Muchida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muchida lands a nice looking body shot.
Muchida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Muchida gets slowly back to his feet.
Nirmal Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Singh closes the distance and pushes Muchida back into the cage.#TD2#
Singh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Muchida can't fight it off and eventually Singh manages to take the fight to the floor. Muchida looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Singh stays in close to Muchida's body and controls the position.
Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Singh postures up.
Muchida wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muchida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Singh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muchida shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Muchida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Muchida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muchida dives in and grabs Singh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes down on Muchida's head and hops out.
Muchida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Muchida takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Singh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh trying to control the position here.
Muchida looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Singh content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Muchida wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Singh is looking to stand up but Muchida won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muchida wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A victorious Nirmal Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Lin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Singh digs a right hand underneath Lin's ribcage. Lin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Singh pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Singh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lin regains guard immediately.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Lin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lin's guard. #T1#
Singh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lin.
Singh trying to control the pace.
Singh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Singh content just to control the position here.
Lin is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singh controlling from mount.
Singh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Lin is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Singh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin is surviving well by controlling Singh's body position as best he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh controlling his opponent.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Lin is holding on tight.
Singh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lin can't escape the position.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Singh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Singh getting side control.
Singh stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Lin with the active half guard here but Singh passes nicely into side control.
Singh controls the position.#SUB#
Singh tries for a kimura but Lin is defending well.
Singh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #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.#SUB#
Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lin seems a little lost for a moment, as Singh dominates the positioning.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lin for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Singh forces Lin back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Singh jumps guard and drags Lin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh seems keen to control Lin's posture.#SUB#
Singh has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Lin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Singh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lin has Singh in his guard.#REVR#
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Singh has closed the distance and engaged Lin in a clinch.
#TD#
Singh has picked Lin up - he's going for a ride! Singh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
Singh continues to stall.
Lin wants to get back to full guard.
Lin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#KD#
Singh drops Lin with a beautiful combination! Lin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Singh is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lin is rocked!#CL#
Singh rushes Lin and presses him up against the cage.
Lin is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?#TD#
Singh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lin can't fight it off and eventually Singh manages to take the fight to the floor. Lin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Lin has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh wants to stand but Lin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Singh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Lin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh drags the fight down to the ground.
Singh is pulling down on Lin's head. It's preventing any offense from Lin, at least for the moment.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lin is one step ahead there.
Lin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Singh controlling from the top position.
Singh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.
Further stalling from Singh.#SUB2#
Lin is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.
Nico Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh works over Lin with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
Our winner, Nirmal Singh, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Singh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nolan trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Singh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Nolan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nolan controls his leg. #T1#
Singh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nolan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nolan is trying to escape back to his feet but Singh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Singh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Singh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nolan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh tries to stand but Nolan is controlling his head.
Singh controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nolan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nolan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Nolan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Nolan persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Singh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nolan's half guard.
Nolan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Singh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Singh tries to score a body lock takedown but Nolan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been informed that Nolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singh jumps guard but Nolan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Singh tries to pull guard but Nolan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nolan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan fails to pull guard.
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Nolan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Singh is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolan wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan. #CL#
Singh has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that round.
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#
Nolan tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Singh as Nolan shoots in.
Nolan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Nolan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oisin Nolan.#TD#
Singh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Nolan looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Nolan has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Singh has gone for a leg lock! Nolan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Singh's guard.#REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nolan wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh pulls Nolan in close to prevent any damage.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Singh working for a triangle but Nolan defends it easily.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Singh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nolan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nolan.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?
Nolan pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Nolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nolan closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown. Nolan fights it but they end up in guard.
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Nolan working a defensive guard here.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Nolan is keeping the position.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nolan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nolan, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Singh has Nolan up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Nolan on that attempt. #CL#
Singh darts in and clinches Nolan up against the cage.
Singh is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nirmal Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh jumps guard but Nolan stands there with Singh around his waist. Singh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Singh is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nirmal Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Singh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singh pulls Nolan in close to prevent any damage.
Nolan won't allow Singh to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Singh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nolan is aware though and is defending well.
Nolan wants to stand but Singh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nolan wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet. #SUB#
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh is pulling down on Nolan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nolan, at least for the moment.
Nolan stands and throws Singh's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Singh holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Nolan swings around for an armbar but Singh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nolan's guard.
Nolan wants to stand up but Singh is controlling him.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan controls Singh momentarily but Singh frees himself.
Oisin Nolan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A victorious Nirmal Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Savini scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Singh has picked Savini up - he's going for a ride! Singh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Singh works his way into side control.
Savini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savini is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Singh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savini to his feet. #CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Singh rushes Savini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Singh jumps guard.
Singh is pulling down on Savini's head to control his posture.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Singh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Singh passes Savini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Singh stands up from half guard.
Savini doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh throws a big counter combination but Savini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Singh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
Savini struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
#TD#
Singh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savini uses from the top position.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB#
Savini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Singh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Savini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Singh pulls down on the head and he's put Savini to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nirmal Singh!
Nirmal Singh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Abdulayev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
As Abdulayev looks to move away, Singh throws a big counter combo but Abdulayev just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Abdulayev scores with a takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Singh looking for subs off his back but Abdulayev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Singh wants to stand back up but Abdulayev manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdulayev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdulayev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Singh is trying to control Abdulayev's posture but Abdulayev avoids it.
Singh isn't going anywhere.
Singh tries to improve position but can't.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulayev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Singh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Singh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Abdulayev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Singh tries to lock up and control but Abdulayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdulayev forces the positional change into back control.
Singh is keeping busy.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh is in bad spot here.
Singh trying to control the hands but Abdulayev breaks the grip. #T3#
Abdulayev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Abdulayev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Singh.
Abdulayev avoiding Singh 's attempts to control his hands.
Singh trying to get back to his feet but Abdulayev is in full control for now.
Abdulayev avoiding Singh 's attempts to control his hands.
Abdulayev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singh tries to roll but Abdulayev sticks to his back.
Abdulayev biding his time, controlling Singh.
Singh breaks Abdulayev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Singh won't allow Abdulayev to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh being controlled here momentarily.
Singh wants to control from the top but Abdulayev keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev 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#
Abdulayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Singh feinted with a counter takedown.
Abdulayev avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Abdulayev jumps into guard, dragging Singh to the mat.
Singh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdulayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdulayev defending well though.
Singh is looking to stall here but Abdulayev recovers full guard.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdulayev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Singh has passed into side control.
Abdulayev holding on.
Singh wants to stand but Abdulayev is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Singh tries to stand but Abdulayev is controlling his head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdulayev stops Singh from passing to mount.
Singh is looking to take a break and control but Abdulayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdulayev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Abdulayev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Singh wants to control but Abdulayev is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdulayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Abdulayev drives through and clinches with Singh against the cage.
#T4##TD2#
Abdulayev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Singh regains guard immediately.
Singh is wriggling around but Abdulayev manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Singh wants to control but Abdulayev is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Singh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulayev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nirmal Singh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Abdulayev persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdulayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh is trying to trip Abdulayev. He has hold of a leg but Abdulayev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Singh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdulayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh is working Abdulayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdulayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to stand but Abdulayev is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Singh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abdulayev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Said Abdulayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Singh throws a push kick but Abdulayev slaps the foot to one side.
Abdulayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdulayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh feinted with a counter takedown.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.#CL#
Singh instigates a clinch. #TD#
Singh has clasped his hands together around Abdulayev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Abdulayev is not content to let Singh control the position. #T2#
Abdulayev is looking for a sweep.
Singh is putting a hurting on Abdulayev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Singh tries to stand but Abdulayev is controlling his head.
Abdulayev struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Abdulayev's face as Singh controls the position.
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Singh wants to control but Abdulayev is keeping him busy.
Singh wants to stand but Abdulayev is controlling his arm.
Abdulayev is looking for a sweep.
Singh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdulayev wants a takedown.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdulayev.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Singh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Abdulayev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Abdulayev is trying to get back to his feet but Singh has full control of the position and if anything, Abdulayev has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh gets his hands free as Abdulayev looks to control. #SUB#
Abdulayev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Singh's arms. #SUB#
Singh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Abdulayev is defending well though. Singh let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Singh is persistently looking for the submission but Abdulayev is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nirmal Singh!
A victorious Nirmal Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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