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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MT2
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nunez looks to land a combination. Popov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Alexey Popov has been cut.
Nunez shoots in for a double leg but Popov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Nunez jumps guard but Popov stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Nunez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Nunez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popov avoids it really well and circles away.
Popov shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nunez gets a clinch. #T1#
Popov is trying to pull guard but Nunez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunez wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Popov just leaning against Nunez, taking a breather.
Nunez lands a body punch.
Nunez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nunez is trying to break free.
Nunez wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nunez tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Popov with a poor takedown
and Nunez counters with a head kick.
Popov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunez tries to clinch but Popov is having none of it.
Popov feints the counter takedown.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Popov circles away easily#CL2#
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov. #T2#
Popov looking for a takedown.
Nunez is working Popov over against the cage.
Nunez slowing the pace effectively.
Popov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Popov manages to get underhooks.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Popov clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Popov successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov controlling Nunez's posture. #SU#
Nunez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Popov, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gilbert Nunez.
I think Nunez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gilbert Nunez!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gilbert Nunez!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexey Popov!
Gilbert Nunez wins by split decision! |
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