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Event:
WOVA 3: Bloody Britannia
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Usman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurmagomedov.
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usman misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and as Usman raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom. #SU#
Nurmagomedov stands up from Usman's guard - Nurmagomedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usman defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Usman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Usman working hard to break the clinch.
Usman is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usman down to the mat. Usman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peter Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Usman gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
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 trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Usman seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Usman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Usman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Usman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usman defending well though.
Nurmagomedov prevents Usman from improving his position.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Peter Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Nurmagomedov's cut.
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#
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usman defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Usman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Usman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Usman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Usman has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
A short right from Usman on the inside.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usman prevents it.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Usman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usman unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Usman drops Nurmagomedov with a beautiful combination! Nurmagomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Usman is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Usman counters with a big right hand! Oh Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! Usman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Usman!
After the fight, George Usman 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker feints and as Usman raises his hands in defense, Baker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Usman pulls Baker in to control the position.
Baker wants to control from the top but Usman keeps moving.
Usman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
Usman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Usman trying to strike off his back.
Usman can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but Usman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usman defending well though.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usman defending well though.
Baker throwing shots but Usman is blocking nicely.
Usman trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Usman keeps working.
Baker throwing shots but Usman is blocking nicely. #T2#
Usman is not content to let Baker control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Usman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Usman trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Usman.
Usman lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Usman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Usman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Usman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Usman shakes him off and moves away.
Usman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usman scores with a body shot.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usman.
Baker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Baker fails with the takedown
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Usman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Baker.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Usman sprawls well. Usman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Usman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Baker wants to clinch.
George Usman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Usman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Usman tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Usman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Usman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Baker is rocked!
Usman circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Baker tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Usman wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Usman!
In his post fight interview, George Usman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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