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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 4
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Murkovitch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murkovitch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murkovitch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merab Murkovitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor is pressed up against the cage. Murkovitch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGregor down to the mat. McGregor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murkovitch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murkovitch wants it to stay on the feet.
Murkovitch tries to counter with a takedown but McGregor is quick to defend against it.
McGregor jabs Murkovitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murkovitch but Murkovitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murkovitch as he avoids it easily.
Murkovitch drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Murkovitch against the cage.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
McGregor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murkovitch uses from the top position.
Murkovitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murkovitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Murkovitch chips away with some ground and pound.
Murkovitch pushes down on McGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murkovitch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murkovitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Murkovitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Murkovitch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murkovitch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Murkovitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Murkovitch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murkovitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murkovitch prevents McGregor from improving his position.
Murkovitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murkovitch trying to pass the guard but McGregor defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murkovitch wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGregor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Murkovitch manages to mount him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Murkovitch 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#
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murkovitch, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McGregor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murkovitch uses from the top position.
McGregor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murkovitch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murkovitch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGregor trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murkovitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murkovitch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murkovitch controls the pace.#T1#
Murkovitch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGregor tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Murkovitch has both hooks in and is working for a choke. McGregor is in real trouble here. Murkovitch gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, McGregor is tapping out! Murkovitch wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Merab Murkovitch!
After the fight, Merab Murkovitch was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 3
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Murkovitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Devil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murkovitch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murkovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murkovitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Devil wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil is trying to keep Murkovitch in close.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Murkovitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murkovitch has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
Murkovitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Murkovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devil looking to control.
Devil keeping full guard, as Murkovitch tries to pass.
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a single leg into guard. Devil didn't expect that.
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Murkovitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Devil is retaining full guard.
Murkovitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murkovitch stands up over Devil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkovitch content to stall in guard here.
Devil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murkovitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Devil controls Murkovitch momentarily but Murkovitch frees himself.
Devil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkovitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murkovitch throws a big right hand that misses.
Murkovitch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Murkovitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Devil wants to control but Murkovitch is keeping busy.
Devil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murkovitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Murkovitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murkovitch defends well and Devil ends up having to push Murkovitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Devil decides to pull guard.
Merab Murkovitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murkovitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murkovitch pushing down on Devil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Murkovitch there.
Nice strikes from Murkovitch there.
Murkovitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Murkovitch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murkovitch wants to pass to mount but Devil is defending the position.
Murkovitch working Devil over with strikes.
Murkovitch not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
Murkovitch is taking a breather. Devil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murkovitch thows a huge punch but Devil dodges it nicely.
Murkovitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Devil!
Murkovitch controlling his opponent. #T3#
Devil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Murkovitch lands a nice shot to the head.
Devil working to try and regain half guard.
Murkovitch lands with some strikes.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murkovitch with a couple of short strikes.
Murkovitch with good strikes from the mount here!
Murkovitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Murkovitch unloading with bombs!
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!
Murkovitch controlling from mount.
Murkovitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Devil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Murkovitch seems to be working for a kimura but Devil defends the submission attempt.
Murkovitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Murkovitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Devil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Devil!
The referee asks Murkovitch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Murkovitch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Murkovitch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Devil wants to control but Murkovitch postures up.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murkovitch works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murkovitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Murkovitch lands a heavy elbow.
Murkovitch content just to control the position here. #T2#
Devil tries to hold on but Murkovitch pushes him away.
Murkovitch controlling the pace for now.
Devil is trying desperately to improve position.
Murkovitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Murkovitch controlling from mount.
Devil is trying to escape the mount.
Murkovitch controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Murkovitch raining down shots from the mount!
Murkovitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Murkovitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Murkovitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Murkovitch.#T4#
Devil tries to control Murkovitch's body but Murkovitch pushes him off. Devil squirms to his side and now Murkovitch has his back!
Devil tries to roll but Murkovitch sticks to his back.
Murkovitch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Devil. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Devil tries to escape but Murkovitch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murkovitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merab Murkovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murkovitch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Merab Murkovitch!
Merab Murkovitch wins by unanimous decision!
Merab Murkovitch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 2
Date: Dec 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Yu Bin closes the distance but Murkovitch moves to the side #TD2#
and Murkovitch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yu Bin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yu Bin. #TD2#
Murkovitch gets a double leg takedown into Yu Bin's guard.
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!
Murkovitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yu Bin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murkovitch on the ground.
Murkovitch advances position into side control!
Murkovitch tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murkovitch working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Murkovitch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yu Bin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yu Bin trying to remain calm as Murkovitch controls from the top position.
Yu Bin can't do much from the bottom here.
Murkovitch is putting a hurting on Yu Bin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yu Bin is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Murkovitch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Murkovitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Murkovitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murkovitch scoring with punches and elbows.
Murkovitch working the head with strikes.
Murkovitch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yu Bin has given up his back here.
#T4##SUB2#
Murkovitch working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Yu Bin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Murkovitch has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Yu Bin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Merab Murkovitch!
Merab Murkovitch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1209 Round 1
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
George darts in and clinches Murkovitch up against the cage.
Murkovitch is trying to pull guard but George has him pressed against the cage.
Murkovitch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
George manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Murkovitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
George on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if George tries to get out of the position.
Murkovitch moves nicely into side control.
George prevents Murkovitch from improving position.
George can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is not content to let Murkovitch control the position.
George wants to control but Murkovitch postures up.#T1#
Murkovitch wants to control but George is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George is looking to regain half guard here but Murkovitch keeps moving and retains side control.
Murkovitch wants to control but George is keeping him busy.
George is looking to reverse the position.
Murkovitch working the ground and pound but George is defending the strikes.
George prevents Murkovitch from improving position. #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.
Murkovitch controlling from side mount.
George struggling a bit here.
Murkovitch scoring with punches and elbows.
George wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
George tries to improve position but can't.
George taking a bit of punishment here - Murkovitch scoring with strikes.
Murkovitch is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Murkovitch looks up at the clock and then as George takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murkovitch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murkovitch working away.
Murkovitch taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Murkovitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Murkovitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
George is trying to improve his position.
George is not content to let Murkovitch control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Murkovitch scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murkovitch trying to control the action but George is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Murkovitch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murkovitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Murkovitch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George pushes Murkovitch off looking to stand but Murkovitch dives back in and keeps control.
Murkovitch not doing much here.
Murkovitch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for George!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkovitch tries to control but George wriggling away. #T1#
Murkovitch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. George looks a forlorn figure.
Murkovitch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murkovitch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murkovitch with shots to the head and body - George looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#George is rocked!
Murkovitch controlling his opponent.
George's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Murkovitch content just to control the position here.
Murkovitch wants to control the pace but George is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Murkovitch controlling the pace for now.
George tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murkovitch controlling his opponent.
George wants to control but Murkovitch is having none of it.
George is squirming around, avoiding Murkovitch's attempts to control the action.
George has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3##SUB2#
Murkovitch is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but George won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Murkovitch off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Merab Murkovitch!
Merab Murkovitch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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