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Event:
UFF Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proctor.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Proctor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Proctor digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Proctor tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Proctor closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Proctor pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Proctor in a clinch.
Proctor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Proctor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Proctor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Proctor.#T1#
Proctor shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Proctor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proctor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Proctor somewhat.#CL#
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Proctor's legs. Proctor is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Proctor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Proctor is trying to break free.
Proctor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Proctor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmagomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL#
Proctor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Proctor is trying to break free.#TD#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Proctor keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov distracts Proctor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proctor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Proctor's brow.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proctor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Proctor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Proctor clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Proctor pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Proctor pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Proctor 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.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Proctor's brow.
Ali Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Proctor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Proctor has a closed guard, preventing Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Proctor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Proctor keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Proctor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Proctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Decent striking displayed by Proctor there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proctor can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Proctor ducks under and follows up with a left that Proctor also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Proctor tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Proctor to the ground. Proctor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Proctor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Proctor kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Proctor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of Proctor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Proctor wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Proctor.
Proctor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Proctor is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Proctor prevents it.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
No luck for Proctor with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Proctor counters with a two punch combo.
Proctor dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proctor circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Proctor gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Proctor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proctor.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Proctor.
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 Ali Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has Proctor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Proctor tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Proctor's guard.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Proctor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurmagomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Proctor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Proctor keeps working. #T1#
Proctor is being controlled here. #SU#
Nurmagomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ali Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Proctor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Proctor is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Proctor gets back to half guard.#T3#
Proctor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Proctor punching from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Proctor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
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.
Proctor trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Proctor is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Proctor wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proctor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Proctor is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
3SD 6
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
#TD#
Kim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kim tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Kim is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kim showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Kim there.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duhan Kim 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#
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Kim.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kim gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duhan Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmagomedov's brow. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Kim is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kim.
Kim is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nurmagomedov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kim fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nurmagomedov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kim! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duhan Kim! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Payne.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov works his way into side control.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Payne's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Payne is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Payne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payne pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov works to advance to full mount. Payne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
You get the feeling that Payne really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Payne frees his head quite easily.
#SU2#
Nurmagomedov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Payne connects with a high kick. #T4#
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Harry Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne is looking to get back to is feet but Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Payne tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Payne.
Payne throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Payne looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Nurmagomedov pulls Payne in close to his closed guard and prevents Payne from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov passes Payne's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Payne scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nurmagomedov manages to mount him!
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Payne looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nurmagomedov! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ali Nurmagomedov! |
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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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