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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Nagy.
Romanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagy.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagy somewhat.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagy.
Nagy is looking to counter the offense by Romanov and move into the clinch.
Nagy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romanov.
Nagy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Nagy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagy throws a quick counter head kick but Romanov was just out of range.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagy shoots in and drives through. Romanov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nagy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanov.
Romanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagy's head.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Nagy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagy looking for a takedown.
Nagy connects with a knee to the head.
Nagy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nagy lands a knee to the body.
Romanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagy tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagy lands an elbow inside.
Nagy wants a takedown.
#T2#
Romanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Romanov tries to break free but Nagy pushes him back against the cage.
Nagy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romanov up against the cage.
Nagy keeps control of Romanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanov walks away with a smile on his face. Nagy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagy closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Nagy pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Romanov is looking for the big counter here.
Nagy is breathing heavily.
Nagy dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Nagy counters with a three punch combo that has Romanov backing up. Romanov nods at Nagy to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Nagy with that takedown attempt.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Nagy avoids nicely. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Romanov as he connects with a hook.
Romanov lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Nagy moves into the clinch.
Nagy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagy won't allow it.
Romanov wants to break free but Nagy has control.
We've been informed that Romanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagy has double underhooks.
Romanov digs a right hand underneath Nagy's ribcage. Nagy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagy has Romanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Romanov as the two fighters clinch.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Romanov wants to break free but Nagy has control.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Romanov is trying to break free.#T4#
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Romanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nagy has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nagy trying to control the position but instead, Romanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagy into the cage.
Nagy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romanov's efforts to push away.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagy obliges.#BC#
Nagy breaks from the clinch.
Nagy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanov punishes Nagy's body with a nice straight punch.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Nagy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romanov tries to clinch up.
Nagy fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagy dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Nagy's head and hops out.
Nagy shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Nagy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Nagy avoids it well.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.#ROC2#Nagy is rocked!
Romanov Throws a clean left jab. Romanov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Nagy's chin! Nagy crumbles to the ground and Romanov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Romanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Romanov! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagy.
Becaio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nagy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Becaio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nagy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Becaio tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagy is retaining full guard.
Nagy is controlling Becaio's posture.
Becaio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Nagy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becaio is controlling him.
Becaio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nagy's head.
Nagy controlling Becaio's posture. #T1#
Nagy is trying to hold Becaio in close to prevent damage but Becaio has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Becaio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nagy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Becaio.
Nagy pushes Becaio off looking to stand but Becaio dives back in and keeps control.
Nagy is looking for a sweep. Becaio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Becaio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagy is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Nagy tries to lock up and control but Becaio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nagy working to try and regain half guard.
Becaio wants to control the pace but Nagy is squirming around nicely.
Nagy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Becaio on the ground.#T3#
Becaio lands a couple of good shots and Nagy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nagy is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Becaio is persistently looking for the submission but Nagy is defending it well.
Nagy's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Becaio's hands.#SUB2#
Becaio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nagy is defending well though. Becaio let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Nagy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Nagy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nagy breaks Becaio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Becaio working a defensive guard here.
Nagy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Becaio managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Becaio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Becaio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagy to the ground. Becaio is now in Nagy's guard.
Nagy wriggles free and stands up.
Nagy shoots in but Becaio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Becaio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becaio wants it to stay on the feet.
Becaio closes the distance and clinches up with Nagy, looking for a takedown. Becaio pushes Nagy against the cage but Nagy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Becaio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becaio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagy somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nagy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Becaio throws a nice looking combination but Nagy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagy looks to clinch
and Becaio counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagy is looking to clinch.
Nagy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becaio.
Nagy closes the distance and clinches up with Becaio, looking for a takedown. Nagy pushes Becaio against the cage but Becaio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becaio circles away.
Becaio fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Nagy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Becaio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagy's head backwards.
Nagy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Becaio moves into the clinch.
Becaio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nagy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Becaio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Becaio but Becaio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBecaio.
Becaio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##CL2#
Becaio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Becaio tries to work over Nagy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Becaio.
Nagy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Becaio after a bit of a struggle.
Nagy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Becaio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Becaio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Becaio has Nagy pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Becaio.
#T4#
Nagy being controlled against the cage.
Becaio landing knees to the body.
Becaio misses with an elbow over the top.
Becaio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagy is defending well for now.
Nagy tries to pull guard but Becaio won't allow it.
Becaio looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Becaio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David Nagy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becaio fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagy tried to counter with a leg kick but Becaio avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Becaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Becaio tries to clinch there but Nagy circles away.
Becaio stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagy. Nagy gets slowly back to his feet.
Becaio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Becaio tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becaio wants to land a leg kick but Nagy is out of range.
Nagy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Becaio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagy shoots for a takedown but Becaio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Becaio closes the distance and pushes Nagy back into the cage.#BC2#
Becaio breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Nagy pushes Becaio up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Nagy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nagy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becaio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nagy avoiding damage as Becaio throws knees to the body.
Nagy is trying to break the clinch but Becaio is controlling him.
Nagy trying to stall but Becaio improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Becaio obliges.
Nagy throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Becaio jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Becaio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Becaio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagy is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Nagy wanted to stand there but Becaio had control of the position.
Nagy trying to control but Becaio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Becaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Becaio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nagy doesn't defend quickly enough and Becaio has managed to lock this one up! Can Nagy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Becaio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Becaio!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Becaio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nagy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peters lands a head shot.
Nagy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peters.
Peters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peters falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Nagy counters by moving into the clinch.
Nagy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Nagy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peters pinned against the cage. Peters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rohan Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peters misses with the combination.
#T1#
Peters lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagy off the cage and back into range.
Peters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Peters duly obliges.
Nagy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peters pinned against the cage. Peters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peters jabs at Nagy's body.
Peters works the jab nicely.#CL#
Nagy moves into the clinch.
Peters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagy is defending well for now.
Peters trying to stall but Nagy improves his position.
Nagy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nagy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nagy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagy managing to block the knees to the body from Peters.
Peters misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Nagy pulls guard effortlessly.
Nagy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peters is looking to stand up but Nagy won't let him.
Peters trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagy holds on and takes a little breather.
Peters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nagy is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peters checks a leg kick.
Nagy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Nagy has closed the distance and engaged Peters in a clinch.
#BC#
Nagy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagy tries for a takedown but Peters circles away easily
and Peters counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagy is breathing heavily.
Peters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagy. Nagy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Peters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagy.
Nagy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Nagy 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!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Peters has cracked Nagy with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Peters lands another huge swinging hook and Nagy tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nagy, before Peters can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rohan Peters! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Nagy closes the distance and pushes Ropata back into the cage.
Ropata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ropata tries to throw a body punch but Nagy avoids it by throwing Ropata back against the cage.
Ropata tries a body shot but Nagy blocks it.
Ropata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ropata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nagy looks to land a combination. Ropata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nagy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ropata defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ropata scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagy should have avoided that one.
Ropata connects with a body shot.
Ropata slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nagy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ropata thuds his right hand into Nagy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ropata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ropata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Teariki Ropata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagy slips a jab from Ropata.
Nagy is looking to counter the offense by Ropata and move into the clinch.
Nagy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ropata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagy.
Ropata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagy is working for takedown but Ropata is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagy. #BC#
Nagy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Ropata stuffs the takedown.
Ropata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ropata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagy just leaning against Ropata, taking a breather.
Ropata gets underhooks to prevent Nagy's takedown attempt.
Nagy is breathing heavily.
Ropata tries to work over Nagy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ropata can't find room to land a body shot as Nagy controls the action.
Ropata throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ropata fails to land.
A short right from Ropata.
Ropata misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nagy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ropata misses with a looping right.
Nagy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Ropata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ropata.
Nagy throws a counter high kick but Ropata was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nagy walks into a stiff left hand from Ropata.#T3##CL#
Nagy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nagy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Nagy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ropata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ropata lunges at Nagy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagy's hand.
Ropata connects with a right hand. Nagy shakes it off.
Ropata misses with a straight right.
Ropata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ropata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Nagy closes the distance and pushes Ropata back into the cage.
Ropata throws a head punch that misses.
Nagy slows down the pace here.
Ropata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ropata misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ropata.
#TD#
Nagy pulls Ropata into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ropata wants to stand and escape but instead Nagy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ropata wants to get back to his feet but Nagy passes into half guard.
Ropata scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nagy manages to mount him!
Nagy moves to the back position. #SUB#
Ropata defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nagy's arms.
Nagy controls the position.
Ropata wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teariki Ropata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nagy gets a clinch.
Ropata throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagy.
Ropata can't find room to land a body shot as Nagy controls the action.
Ropata throws a head punch that misses.
Ropata blocks an elbow strike from Nagy.
Ropata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ropata working aggressively here.
Ropata prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagy stalling.
Teariki Ropata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagy prevents a body shot from Ropata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ropata tries to throw a body punch but Nagy avoids it by throwing Ropata back against the cage.
Nagy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Nagy jumps into guard, dragging Ropata to the mat.
Ropata is looking to stand up but Nagy won't let him. #T1#
Ropata is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ropata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nagy has Ropata pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ropata wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Nagy's closed guard. He's half up but Nagy has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Nagy pivots and extends the arm, Ropata falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Nagy! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Nagy! |
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