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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSniffer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McSniffer - that will leave a mark!
McSniffer scores with a nice body kick.
McSniffer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McSniffer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McSniffer.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
McSniffer lands a right hand.
McSniffer can't break the clinch.
McSniffer lands a nice elbow.
McSniffer misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from McSniffer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSniffer is trying to force a seperation but Nurmagomedov has the dominant position.
McSniffer has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
McSniffer lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
McSniffer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McSniffer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McSniffer throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Nurmagomedov forces McSniffer back against the cage and clinches.
McSniffer misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around McSniffer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov cracks McSniffer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McSniffer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McSniffer looks winded!
McSniffer is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment. #T2#
McSniffer wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is dominant here and he's now got McSniffer's back!
Nurmagomedov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for McSniffer to escape the position.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McSniffer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McSniffer is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working for a choke but McSniffer is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McSniffer wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
McSniffer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
McSniffer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McSniffer is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tightening his grip on McSniffer, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ali Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
McSniffer throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSniffer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but McSniffer holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSniffer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmagomedov's efforts to push away.#BC2#
McSniffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
McSniffer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McSniffer lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but McSniffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Nurmagomedov backs off McSniffer throws a huge counter combo but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it all.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
McSniffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McSniffer.
McSniffer is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
McSniffer tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSniffer swivels and escapes.
McSniffer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McSniffer tries to clinch up.#T2#
Nice body kick from McSniffer.
McSniffer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McSniffer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSniffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSniffer throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily. #TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McSniffer did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to McSniffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McSniffer looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
McSniffer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McSniffer for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cocaine McSniffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSniffer throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
McSniffer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurmagomedov is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
McSniffer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSniffer thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on McSniffer's shoulder, as McSniffer tries to avoid the shot.
McSniffer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSniffer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cocaine McSniffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McSniffer throws a combination. Nurmagomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged McSniffer in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McSniffer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSniffer lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSniffer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSniffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but McSniffer stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
McSniffer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McSniffer is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSniffer has his back to the cage. #BC2#
McSniffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSniffer can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
McSniffer lands a front kick.
McSniffer swinging wildly here.
Cocaine McSniffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSniffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
McSniffer prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from McSniffer.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. McSniffer is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McSniffer's guard against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wanted to stand there but McSniffer had control of the position.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McSniffer's head.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McSniffer, pushing him back against the cage.
McSniffer can't break the clinch.
Ali Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSniffer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSniffer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
McSniffer moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
A punch combination from McSniffer misses. #CL#
McSniffer tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
McSniffer is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSniffer has his back to the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
McSniffer is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.#BC2#
McSniffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSniffer wants to clinch.
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 Ali Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Bone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov stops a takedown attempt from Bone.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Bone defends easily.
Bone trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Bone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bone defends it easily.
Bone is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bone has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Bone is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Bone from advancing position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
Bone not doing much here.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone stalling.
Bone trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #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.
Bone wants to take a breather but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bone wants to take the fight to the mat but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bone jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bone controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bone can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bone! #REVB#
Bone working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
Bone working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bone prevents Nurmagomedov from escaping the position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Bone stands up and beckons Nurmagomedov to his feet.
Bone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Bone. Bone looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Bone is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luther Bone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bone dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Bone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bone wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Bone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Bone trying to control the position.
Bone wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bone regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Bone has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Bone wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount!
Bone tries to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has taken his back!
Bone staying busy and making it hard for Nurmagomedov to control.
Bone trying to control the hands but Nurmagomedov breaks the grip. #T4#
Bone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Bone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bone wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bone and Nurmagomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bone can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bone is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is trying to stand.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bone wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Bone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bone is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bone dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Bone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bone stacks Nurmagomedov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bone!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bone trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nurmagomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bone connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bone connects with a decent elbow.
Bone working the ground and pound.
Bone trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Bone off but Bone is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Bone! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bundchen rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bundchen tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Bundchen drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bundchen blocks it with crossed arms.
Bundchen jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with Bundchen around his waist. Bundchen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bundchen tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bundchen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around Bundchen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bundchen is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bundchen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundchen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Bundchen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bundchen tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position. #T1##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bundchen is defending well.
Bundchen is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
Bundchen is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Bundchen is controlling his arm.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundchen keeps working.
Bundchen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bundchen is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Bundchen has his arm trapped.
Bundchen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bundchen is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Bundchen with a big right hand but Bundchen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bundchen wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Bundchen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bundchen wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundchen manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bundchen's head.#SUB#
Bundchen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Bundchen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Bundchen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Bundchen manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Bundchen is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Bundchen working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bundchen gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Bundchen is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Bundchen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bundchen is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Bundchen moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bundchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Bundchen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundchen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Bundchen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bundchen tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Bundchen controls the position and pulls Nurmagomedov into his guard. #SUB#
Bundchen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagomedov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Nurmagomedov prevents Bundchen from improving his position.
Bundchen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bundchen.
Bundchen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Bundchen is controlling from the bottom.
Bundchen wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bundchen has an active guard here but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Bundchen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bundchen from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bundchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bundchen is just riding it out for now. Nurmagomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundchen is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bundchen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bundchen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundchen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundchen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bundchen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundchen wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Bundchen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Bundchen tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bundchen pulls guard.
Bundchen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bundchen from improving his position.
It looks like Nurmagomedov is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundchen gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bundchen looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Bundchen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bundchen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov is looking to defend but Bundchen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nurmagomedov! Bundchen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nurmagomedov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Bundchen! |
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