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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Searchinson is predictable there #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Searchinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Searchinson is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Searchinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Searchinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Searchinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Searchinson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Searchinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.
A jab from Searchinson finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Searchinson. Those never looked like landing.
Searchinson takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Searchinson is quick to defend against it.
Searchinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Searchinson throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Searchinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Searchinson scores with a four punch combination!
Searchinson with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Searchinson throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Searchinson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Searchinson won't be happy with that.
Searchinson is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Searchinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Searchinson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Searchinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Searchinson is staying in there.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Searchinson to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Searchinson is trying to escape the mount.
Searchinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Searchinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Searchinson gets back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Searchinson keeps working.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Searchinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Searchinson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
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 Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Searchinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Searchinson misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Searchinson sprawls and moves away.
Searchinson throws a wild body kick that Nurmagomedov sees coming a mile off.
Searchinson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Searchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Searchinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurmagomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bony Searchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Searchinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Searchinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Searchinson pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Searchinson is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Searchinson is controlling his head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Searchinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Searchinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Searchinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Searchinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Searchinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurmagomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Searchinson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Searchinson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Searchinson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Searchinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Searchinson.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Searchinson scores with a jab to the body.
Searchinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Searchinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Searchinson misses with the body kick#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Searchinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Searchinson wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Searchinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Searchinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Searchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Searchinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Searchinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bony Searchinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Searchinson throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Searchinson didn't expect that.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Searchinson to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Searchinson to get back to his feet.
Searchinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Searchinson is striking off his back. Nurmagomedov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Searchinson wants to stand back up but Nurmagomedov manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Searchinson is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Searchinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Searchinson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Searchinson is having none of it.
Searchinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov cracks Searchinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Searchinson is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Searchinson hang on?#T3#
Searchinson is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Searchinson is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Searchinson to control.
Searchinson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Searchinson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Searchinson tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it.
Searchinson wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Searchinson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Searchinson trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov took to the microphone: 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
AKF 31 | Tellkins vs. RooMan
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Chu throws a low kick but Badweather Jr avoids it.
Badweather Jr misses with a double jab
and Chu counters with a nice leg kick.
Chu tries to clinch but Badweather Jr is having none of it.
Badweather Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Badweather Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Badweather Jr duly obliges.
Chu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Chu pushes Badweather Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chu blocks a body shot from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
Badweather Jr working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Chu has double underhooks.
Chu lands a hook that snaps the head of Badweather Jr backwards.
Good body shot from Chu.
Chu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Chu tries to land knees in the clinch but Badweather Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
A short left from Chu.
Chu lands an elbow that stopped Badweather Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Badweather Jr trying to stall but Chu improves his position.
Badweather Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chu tries to throw a body punch but Badweather Jr avoids it by throwing Chu back against the ropes.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Badweather Jr controls his hands.
Chu tries to work over Badweather Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badweather Jr tries to stall but Chu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badweather Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Chu has double underhooks.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Chu.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Chu pushes Badweather Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badweather Jr prevents a body shot from Chu.
Badweather Jr tries to circle away but Chu has him pinned against the ropes.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badweather Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Badweather Jr is trying to break the clinch but Chu has him pressed against the ropes.
Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Badweather Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Chu closes the distance and pushes Badweather Jr back into the ropes.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Badweather Jr.
Chu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badweather Jr's elbow.
Badweather Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Badweather Jr is trying to force a seperation but Chu has the dominant position.
Chu lands a shoulder strike.
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badweather Jr tries to circle away but Chu has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Badweather Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badweather Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Chu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chu dodges the punch combination from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chu circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Badweather Jr cracks Chu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Chu instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Chu.
Chu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Badweather Jr's head.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Badweather Jr tries to circle away but Chu has him pinned against the ropes.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chu lands with a right to the head.
Chu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr blocks an elbow strike from Chu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tzu Chu dominated that round.
That's time! Badweather Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chu misses with a kick to the body.
Lloyd Badweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lloyd Badweather Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badweather Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chu throws a right hand that Badweather Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Badweather Jr also avoids with ease.
Badweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Badweather Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Badweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chu ducks under a wild hook from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr lands with a straight right. Chu didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Badweather Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Chu. Chu maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badweather Jr backwards.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu is leaning against Badweather Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Chu keeps control of Badweather Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu is leaning against Badweather Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chu.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Chu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badweather Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badweather Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Badweather Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chu.
Badweather Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Badweather Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr has had enough of the clinch but Chu keeps him there for the moment.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badweather Jr backwards.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu tries to land a knee to the head but Badweather Jr blocks with his arms.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzu Chu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Badweather Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badweather Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
Badweather Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badweather Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chu.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Badweather Jr blocks a body shot from Chu.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chu tries to work over Badweather Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Chu works on Badweather Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
A short left from Chu.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chu working aggressively here.
Badweather Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Chu won't allow it.
Badweather Jr tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Badweather Jr back against the ropes.
Chu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Chu throws an elbow that misses.
Chu digs a right hand underneath Badweather Jr's ribcage. Badweather Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tzu Chu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chu throws a right and a left that Badweather Jr avoids nicely.
Badweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lloyd Badweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Chu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chu throws the left hand but Badweather Jr avoids the punch easily.
Badweather Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Badweather Jr digs a good body shot into Chu's ribs.
Chu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Chu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Badweather Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chu.
A punch combination from Badweather Jr misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Chu clinches up with Badweather Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chu has Badweather Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Badweather Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Badweather Jr.
#T1#
Chu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr tries to circle away but Chu has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Chu.
Badweather Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badweather Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badweather Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Badweather Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Badweather Jr avoids the elbow strike from Chu, against the ropes.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Badweather Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chu is keeping busy.
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Badweather Jr.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Chu.
Badweather Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Badweather Jr is trying to push Chu away but Chu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badweather Jr blocks an uppercut.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badweather Jr. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Badweather Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badweather Jr.
A short left from Chu.
Chu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chu working aggressively here.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chu misses with some punches.
Chu has Badweather Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Badweather Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lloyd Badweather Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badweather Jr tries to break free but Chu pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Badweather Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badweather Jr avoiding damage as Chu throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr blocking some punches.
Badweather Jr blocks an uppercut.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Badweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badweather Jr lands a body punch.
Chu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badweather Jr avoids it.
Good body shot from Badweather Jr.
Badweather Jr dodges an elbow strike from Chu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu misses with some punches.
Chu lands a right hand.
Badweather Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Badweather Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Badweather Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tzu Chu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Tzu Chu!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Tzu Chu!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Tzu Chu!
Tzu Chu wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Winters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Home!
Home tries to escape but Winters is in control.
Home bucks up and tries to throw Winters off but instead Winters has got his back!#SUB2#
Home is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Winters gets his way!
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters trying to control momentarily.
#T1##SUB2#
Home is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winters misses with a punch to the head.
Home is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Winters working for a choke but Home is defending well.
Home is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Winters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Home is defending well though. Winters let's go of the attempt for now.
Home is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Winters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Winters patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters is riding his opponent, not letting Home buck him off.
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now. #T3#
Winters thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters misses with an elbow to the head.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Home trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4##SUB2#
Winters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Home.
Will Winters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Home wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Home's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Home.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Home defends well and Winters ends up having to push Home into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Home swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Home misses the target.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Home sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Home is looking to clinch.
Home misses the jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Winters. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt
and Home counters with a lovely straight right hand!
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
A big right from Home misses.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winters.
No luck for Winters with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Home.
Winters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Home, as that shot connected.
Home looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Home throws a hook but Winters avoids it easily.
Winters wants to counter the offense by Home and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Home is looking to counter punch.
Winters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Winters staying out of range there.
Winters moves away from the strike by Home.
Home is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Home tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Home misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Winters gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Home wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him. #T2#
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Home is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters stops Home from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winters wants to control from the top but Home keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
New Home is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Home. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Home misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winters misses with a takedown
enabling Home to counter with a crisp jab.
Home tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Winters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Home manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Winters passes into half 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!#REVR#
Home scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Winters manages to mount him!
Home is trying to stand but he's just given Winters his back.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Home is trying to stand back up.
Winters trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Home doesn't escape.
Home is trying to stand back up. #ES#
Home manages to stand up with Winters still on his back. Eventually Winters drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Winters walks into a left hand.
Home keeps the fight on the outside.
Winters tries for a takedown but Home sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Home misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into Home's guard.
Winters is standing up over Home. Home looks to escape but Winters dives into side control.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Home is defending well.
Home on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Home tries to get out of the position.
Home is trying to buck Winters off.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Home keeps working.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Home!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Home dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Winters moves out of range as Home strikes.
Home throws the left hand but Winters avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Home.
Winters wants to clinch.
Home scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Winters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winters slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home is trying to escape back to his feet but Winters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
Home tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Home is trying to stand.
Winters throwing strikes here but Home is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Home is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Home bucks and avoids them well.
Home squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Winters working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Home turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Winters off and cradles Home's limp body as Winters celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Felix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Felix showed some decent athleticism there.
Felix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Felix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Felix throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy wants to control but Felix is keeping busy.
Felix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Felix is working away from the top position though.
Murphy tries to roll over but Felix keeps him under control.
Felix working Murphy over with strikes. #T1#
Felix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Felix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is looking to control Felix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Felix.
Felix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Felix is controlling him
Felix not doing much here.
Felix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls Felix momentarily but Felix frees himself.
Felix 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.
Felix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Felix postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Felix moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Felix tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Felix drops back down to his feet.
Felix is pressed up against the ropes. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Felix down to the mat. Felix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Felix, which made it look bad. #T3#
Felix with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Felix tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Felix has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felix has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Felix is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Felix won't allow it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Felix passes into half guard.
Murphy keeping control of the position.
Felix is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Felix works his foot free and advances to mount.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Felix has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to hold on but Felix pushes him away.
Felix landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Felix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Felix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CUT#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Felix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Felix shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Felix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy controlling the position from side mount.
Felix is trying to improve his position.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tevin Felix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Felix missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Felix closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Felix pushes Murphy against the ropes but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Felix gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tevin Felix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Felix looking for a sweep. Not yet Felix, not yet.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Felix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Felix trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to stand but Felix is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Murphy stays in close to Felix's body and controls the position.
Felix is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Felix shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Felix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felix dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Felix's head and hops out.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Felix sprawls well.
Felix shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Felix circles away.
Felix stuffs the takedown.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felix fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Felix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Felix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Felix connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Felix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Felix drags him back down.#T4#
Felix working the ground and pound.
Murphy tries to escape but Felix is in control. #SUB#
Felix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Felix lands a few punches from side control.
Felix throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murphy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Felix is controlling him well.
Felix is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cathail Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Felix forces Murphy back against the ropes and clinches.
Felix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Felix looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy fails with the takedown.#TD#
Felix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to stand back up but Felix counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Murphy.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Nice strikes from Felix there. #ES2#
Murphy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Felix keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Murphy trying to stall but Felix improves his position.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Felix gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the ropes.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Felix has double underhooks.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felix has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Felix keeps him there for the moment.
Felix stalling in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Felix tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Felix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Felix won't allow it.
Felix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Felix tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Felix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Murphy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Felix wants to control his opponent's hands but Murphy gets his hands free.
Murphy trying to control.
Felix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Felix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy not doing much here.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Felix is having none of it.
Felix wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Felix tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Felix moves into full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Felix.
Felix is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cathail Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Nurmagomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Steamer throws a big shot that misses.
Steamer throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steamer misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Steamer fights it but they end up in guard.
Steamer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Steamer is working from the bottom.
Steamer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steamer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Steamer parries the strikes from Nurmagomedov easily there. Nurmagomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steamer to escape.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Steamer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steamer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steamer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamer misses with a strike from the bottom.
Steamer can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steamer tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov landing shots from mount. #T3#
Steamer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Steamer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Steamer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Steamer to control.
Steamer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov raining down shots from the mount!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Steamer is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Steamer is rocked!
The referee warns Steamer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Steamer is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Steamer is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
Highland 112
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Home missing with a left hand there. Tillet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Home lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tillet throws a jab when Home was well out of range.
Tillet defending well as Home loads up on a big left hand.
Tillet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Home blocks a jab.
Tillet loads up on a big right hand but Home slips the punch.
Tillet moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Tillet's shoulder, as Tillet tries to avoid the shot.
Tillet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Home throws a hook but Tillet avoids it easily.
Home tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Tillet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tillet! But no joy.
Home feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tillets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Home throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Tillet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Home on his heels. He'll look to pass Home's guard now, I'm sure.
Home uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
New Home is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Tillet's shoulder, as Tillet tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Home, as that shot connected.
Home moves in looking to clinch but Tillet pushes him off.#TD2#
Home gets caught flat footed, as Tillet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillet landing with the ground and pound.
Tillet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Home is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Home trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillet has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Icon Sport Laboratories. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Home has momentary wrist control but Tillet slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses.
Home is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Tillet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Home has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tillet has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Home fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Home throws out a loose jab but Tillet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Tillet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Home manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tillet distracts Home with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Home is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tillet is in close to Home's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Home knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillet on the ground.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Tillet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tillet is working Home over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Home is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tillet works over Home with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tillet 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. #ROC2#Home is rocked!
Home is in trouble now - Tillet has advanced to mount!
Home is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tillet cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Home is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Home is trying to stand.
Tillet lands a big shot to the head and Home winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maurice Tillet! Maurice Tillet retains his welterweight title!
Maurice Tillet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Home misses with a hook
and Koppia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Home moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Home takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koppia staying out of range there.#KD#
Home lands a big right hand that sends Koppia crashing to the mat! Home stays standing though and waves Koppia back to his feet!#ROC#Koppia is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koppia ducks into an uppercut from Home and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov dodges an elbow strike from De Rossi.
Our sources have told us that De Rossi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
#CUT#It looks like Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has been cut.#TD#
De Rossi lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing De Rossi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Rossi is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing De Rossi any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES2#
Nurmagomedov has his feet on De Rossi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##CL#
De Rossi clinches.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
De Rossi taking a breather. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around De Rossi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
De Rossi wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of De Rossi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! De Rossi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nurmagomedov cranks the arm and De Rossi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from De Rossi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tevin Felix!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bremner looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Felix
Felix is trying to keep Bremner in close.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bremner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Felix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix is adopting a defensive guard.
Felix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Felix trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Felix is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Felix
Felix being controlled here momentarily.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (2) Felix
Felix keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Felix controlling the position.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving.
Felix keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner won't allow Felix to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Felix looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bremner postures up.
Felix wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner trying to control but Felix is working from the bottom.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felix is keeping the position for now.
Bremner is fighting to break Felix's control of his arms but Felix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Felix trying to control the position.
Felix pulls Bremner in close to prevent any damage.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving. #T3#
Felix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (4) Felix
Bremner is trying to keep Felix in close.
Felix won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner has Felix pulled in close to control his posture.
Felix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner is trying to keep Felix in close.
Felix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Felix pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Felix advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (4) vs (7) Felix
Felix wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy. #T5#
Felix tries to move to mount but Bremner blocks the move with his legs.
Bremner is trying to improve his position.
Felix wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bremner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#T6#
Felix being controlled here momentarily.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner is trying to keep Felix in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (7) Felix
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bremner advances to half guard. #T7#
Felix trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Felix defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Felix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Felix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bremner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (9) vs (7) Felix
Felix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Felix defends it.
Felix is not content to let Bremner control the position.
Bremner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Felix! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (12) vs (7) Felix
Bremner wants to take his opponent's back but Felix doesn't allow it. #T8#
Felix 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.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Felix is having none of it.
Felix is looking to improve his position.
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.#SUB#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felix sees it coming and defends easily.
Felix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Felix defends it. #SUB#
Bremner is working for a kimura but Felix is defending it quite comfortably.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Felix defends it. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Felix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Felix keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner postures up.
Bremner content to stall in guard here.
Felix wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Felix is trying to keep Bremner in close.
Felix looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Felix has his hands on Bremner's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Felix is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bremner rolls with it to try and escape but Felix cranks on the arm and Bremner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tevin Felix!
Tevin Felix thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AKF 24 | Tharrier vs. Erikson
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Chu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pryor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Pryor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chu! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pryor.
Pryor just misses with a punch to the body.
Pryor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Pryor.
Pryor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chu in his tracks.
Pryor connects with an inside leg kick.
Chu lands a body shot.
Pryor throws a leg kick but Chu moved away.
Jab from Pryor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pryor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chu.
Pryor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chu ducks under a wild hook from Pryor.#CL#
Pryor drives through and clinches with Chu against the ropes.
Chu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pryor has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pryor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Pryor dodges an elbow strike from Chu.
Chu working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pryor.
Pryor misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Pryor gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pryor.
Pryor lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pryor.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pryor.
Pryor tries to land a knee to the head but Chu blocks with his arms.
Pryor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pryor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pryor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Pryor manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Chu blocks the low kick.
Pryor lands with a cross.
Chu swinging wildly here.
Pryor throws an overhand right that lands on Chu's shoulder, as Chu tries to avoid the shot.
Chu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pryor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pryor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chu tries to clinch up but Pryor circles away and keeps his distance.
Chu walks into a jab.#T2#
A low kick lands for Chu.
Pryor looks to score with a jab to the body but Chu is just out of range.
Chu lands with a right hand.
Pryor throws an overhand right that lands on Chu's shoulder, as Chu tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Chu.
Pryor lands a front kick.
Chu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick there by Pryor.
Chu throws out a leg kick but Pryor moves out of range and Chu only half commits.
Pryor defending well as Chu loads up on a big left hand.
Pryor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chu.
Chu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pryor.
Pryor lands a nice hook to Chu's body. Chu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pryor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pryor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chu. #CL2#
Chu gets a clinch.
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor misses with some punches.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Pryor breaks the clinch.
Pryor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chu's hands.
Pryor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Chu slips under a jab from Pryor.
Chu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Pryor misses its target.
Pryor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pryor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pryor misses with a right hand
and Chu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pryor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pryor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chu.
Pryor throws a shot from downtown. Chu moves away and avoids it.
Chu staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Chu.
Chu looks to land a body kick but Pryor moved away.
Richard Pryor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pryor throws a leg kick but Chu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pryor slips under a jab from Chu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu swings for the body but Pryor moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pryor.
Chu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pryor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pryor throws a looping overhand right but Chu ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Chu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pryor takes a swing at Chu's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pryor misses.
Chu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pryor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pryor.
A little jabbing left from Chu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pryor finds it's way round the side to connect with Chu's head.
Chu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pryor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chu under the eye.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pryor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chu.
Chu misses with a body kick.
Chu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pryor.
Chu takes a swing at Pryor's ribcage but misses.
Pryor misses with an uppercut
and Chu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pryor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pryor misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chu.
Pryor misses the jab.
Pryor cracks Chu with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pryor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pryor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pryor tries to score with a low kick but Chu moves his leg out of the way.
Chu slips a jab from Pryor.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pryor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richard Pryor is winning the standup battle so far.
Chu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pryor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chu throws out the jab.
Pryor connects with a right hand. Chu shakes it off.
Chu moves out of range of the leg kick from Pryor.#CL2#
Chu moves into range and clinches up with Pryor.
Pryor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pryor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chu can do to turn this around?
Pryor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pryor lands a nice uppercut.
Pryor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Pryor blocking some punches.
Pryor can't break the clinch.
Richard Pryor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pryor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pryor lunges at Chu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chu's hand.
Pryor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chu defending well as Pryor loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Chu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pryor throws a big shot that misses.
Pryor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pryor scores with a body shot.
Pryor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chu feints and then cracks Pryor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pryor down.
Pryor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chu.
A punch lands to the side of Chu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pryor.
Chu scoring well with a low kick there.
Pryor throws a lazy right hand but Chu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Chu.
Chu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Chu closes the distance and clinches.
Chu lands an elbow that stopped Pryor in his tracks for a moment. #T2##BC#
Pryor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chu swings for the body but Pryor moves out of range.
Pryor lands with a right hand.
Pryor ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Pryor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pryor scores with a jab.
Pryor misses with a wild body shot.
Pryor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pryor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pryor. Chu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chu misses with a straight right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pryor.
Chu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pryor.
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu misses with some punches.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Pryor.
Pryor working aggressively here.
Pryor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pryor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Chu working aggressively here.
#BC#
Pryor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Chu pushes Pryor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pryors head.
Chu lands a right hand.
Pryor trying to land knees to the body.
Pryor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pryor working aggressively here.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chu tries a body shot but Pryor blocks it.
#BC#
Pryor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pryor.
#T4#
Chu slips under a jab.
Pryor misses with a low kick.
Chu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pryor misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Pryor slams his shin into Chu's torso.
Chu lands a jab to Pryor's midsection.
Chu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Pryor tries to keep at a distance but Chu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pryor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chu has Pryor pressed against the ropes, preventing Pryor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chu tries to work over Pryor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu misses with some punches.
#BC#
Pryor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Chu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pryor manages to avoid it.
Pryor lands a jab to Chu's midsection.
Pryor dodges the punch combination from Chu.
Chu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pryor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pryor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chu avoids the body shot from Pryor.
Chu ducks right into an uppercut from Pryor.
Pryor throws a jab but it's blocked by Chu.
Pryor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pryor connects with a solid leg kick.
Chu scores with a body shot.
Chu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chu checks a leg kick nicely.
Pryor jabs at Chu's body.
Chu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Pryor misses.
Chu staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pryor - the referee stops the clock and Chu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pryor. Chu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pryor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Chu responds with a good body kick, but Pryor manages to step out the way in time.
Chu slips a jab from Pryor.#CL2#
Chu moves into the clinch.
Pryor misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Pryor breaks from the clinch.
Chu avoids the body shot from Pryor.
Pryor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chu circles away.
Pryor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pryor.
Pryor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chu. Chu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pryor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pryor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pryor works the jab nicely.
Chu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pryor avoids the body shot from Chu.
Chu checks a leg kick nicely.
Pryor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Chu misses.
Pryor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Chu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pryor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chu.
Chu takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Pryor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chu clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pryor.
Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Pryor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chu is looking to score with low kicks.
Pryor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chu moves away.
Chu slips a jab from Pryor.
Chu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pryor swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.
Chu moves in looking to clinch but Pryor pushes him off.
Pryor lands a glancing blow to the side of Chu's head.
Chu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pryor cracks Chu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pryor throws a looping overhand right but Chu ducks down to avoid it.
Pryor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pryor misses with a lunging right hand
and Chu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pryor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pryor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Pryor misses with a shot to the body
and Chu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pryor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chu back to the ropes. Pryor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pryor motions for Chu to come forward. Pryor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pryor throws a lazy uppercut
and Chu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pryor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chu can pounce on him.
Chu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pryor.
Chu checks the leg kick.
Chu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pryor if he has to take too many more of those.
Pryor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pryor throws a right hand that Chu ducks under and follows up with a left that Chu also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pryor throws an overhand right that lands on Chu's shoulder, as Chu tries to avoid the shot.
Pryor misses the jab.
Chu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pryor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pryor throws a low kick but Chu moves out of range easily.
Pryor misses with a right hand
and Chu counters with a nice body kick.
Pryor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Chu dips to his left and cracks Pryor with an uppercut!
Pryor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chu with the inside leg kick.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pryor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pryor swings for the body but Chu moves out of range.
Chu is looking to clinch.
Pryor throws a combination that misses
and Chu counters with a right hand to the body.
Chu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pryor takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Chu.
Pryor throws a body punch but Chu moves out of range.
Pryor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pryor is looking to score with low kicks.
Pryor swats away the attempt to clinch by Chu.
Pryor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pryor looks to throw the jab but Chu is out of range.
Chu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Pryor.
Chu throws a head kick but Pryor moves out of range.
Tzu Chu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pryor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pryor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pryor 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Richard Pryor!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Richard Pryor!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Richard Pryor!
Richard Pryor wins by unanimous decision!
Richard Pryor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jankens throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jankens won't be happy with that.
Jankens tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jankens tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jankens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jankens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jankens is trying to escape the mount.
Jankens is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jankens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jankens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jankens wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Jankens is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Jankens to control.#T2##SUB#
Jankens tries to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has taken his back! Nurmagomedov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jankens tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nurmagomedov pushes Jankens away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
As Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark moves away from the strike by Home.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
An attempted straight right counter from Shark misses the target.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark misses with a low kick as Home jumps back.
Shark is looking to clinch.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Home misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
New Home seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark slips a jab from Home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home misses with a right hand
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Home walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Home misses with a straight right.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shark lands a head shot.#T1#
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Home is just out of range.
Home might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
A jab from Home does it's job there.
Home misses with a hook.
Home throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Home misses with a looping left.
Shark throws a leg kick but Home sees it coming and moves out of range.
Home misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Shark has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Shark throws a low kick but Home moves out of range easily.
Home missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Home throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Home throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark misses the jab.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home scores with a decent looking hook.
Shark lands a body shot.
Shark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shark misses the target.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Home pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Home misses.
Home misses with a hook.#T3#
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Home.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark tried to counter with a leg kick but Home avoided it.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a hook to the side of Home's head but Home sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark scores with the left hand. Home knows he should have avoided that one.
Home listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home lands a slapping body shot.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Home manages to avoid it.
Shark slips a straight right by Home.
Home uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Home is out of range.
Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
Home misses with a looping right.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Home.
Home throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Home lands with an uppercut that bounces Shark off the cage and back into range.
Home misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Home misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Home.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but Home swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Home looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Home looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Home misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
A jab from Shark does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Home dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Home misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Home's knee momentarily.
Shark looks to land a combination but Home avoids it well.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Home uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Home ducks down to avoid it.
Home looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark slips under a jab from Home.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Home thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Home.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Home rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Home misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shark moves away from the strike by Home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.#T1#
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Home sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark throws a body punch but Home moves out of range.
Home misses the jab.
Home misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Home looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Home lands a really nice looking cross but Shark seems unphased.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Shark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Home just manages to avoid it.
Home has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Home.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Home misses with a hook.
Shark throws a big counter combination but Home scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Shark misses with a low kick.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Home manages to avoid it.#T2#
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shark misses the target.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Home uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark misses with a hook.
A left lands for Home.
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!
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Home misses its intended target.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Home stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Home throws a big shot that misses.
Shark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Home.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
Shark slips a jab from Home.
Home pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Home jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
New Home seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Home uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Home is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Home is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
Home misses the jab.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Shark lands.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Home tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Home takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Shark throws a big counter combination but Home scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Home throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Home throws a big shot that misses.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Home manages to avoid it.#CL#
Shark clinches.
Shark has had enough of the clinch but Home keeps him there for the moment.
Shark wants to break free but Home has control.
Shark blocks a body shot from Home.
Home has Shark pressed against the cage, preventing Shark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shark is trying to push Home away but Home has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Home scores with a hook.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Home misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but New Home will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Home throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Home throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Home misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Home does a little dance to reset his feet.
Home misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark lands a jab to Home's midsection.
Home thuds his right hand into Shark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shark works Home's body with a nice hook.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Shark cracks a nice hook into Home's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Home is out of range.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Home.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Home moves away.
Home misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a left to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Home throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Home moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Home keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Home throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Shark is looking to slow Home down with leg kicks.
Home with a jab.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Home throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Home misses.
Home throws an off balance right hand
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark staying out of range there.
Home looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Home misses with a right hand
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Home throws a poor cross that misses
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Home takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home slips a straight right by Shark.
Home slips under a jab from Shark.
It seemed like Home was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Home takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Home misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Home.
Home takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Home walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Home.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Shark misses with a hook. Home ducked under it nicely.
Shark slips under a jab from Home.#T3#
Shark thuds his right hand into Home's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Home has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Home checks the leg kick.
Home connects with a right hand. Shark shakes it off.#ROC2#Shark is rocked!
Home missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Home misses.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Home on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Home slips a jab from Shark.
Shark connects with a jab.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Home uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Shark throws a series of punches but Home moves out of range.
Home connects with a looping right hand.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Shark slips under a jab from Home.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Home takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Shark half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Home takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Home scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Home misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Home lands an overhand right.
Home has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Home there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shark throws the left hand but Home avoids the punch easily.
Larry Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Home lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 4
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garcia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Nurmagomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Garcia 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 is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia working over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily#CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Brian Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia gets back to half guard.#T2#
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.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.#T3#
Garcia 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.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurmagomedov there!
Garcia landing punches.
Nurmagomedov is bucking up trying to escape but Garcia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Nurmagomedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nurmagomedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nurmagomedov?
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Garcia shoots in.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Garcia.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#T1#
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brian Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Garcia wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garcia's thigh. Garcia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nurmagomedov.
Brian Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia 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 William Peck scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Brian Garcia wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiter is defended easily by Nurmagomedov.
Kiter moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kiter is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiter is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Kiter tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #T1#
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kiter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kiter actively working from the bottom here.
Kiter wants to control the action here but instead Nurmagomedov manages to pass to full mount!
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kiter wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kiter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiter looks winded!
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Kiter's head.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kiter tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiter.
Kiter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kiter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter is trying to improve his position.
Kiter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kiter is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Kiter actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiter tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Kiter has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Kiter.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiter's hands.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiter can do to turn this around?
Kiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiter moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a leg kick but Kiter saw it coming and moves away.
Kiter wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Kiter wants to clinch but Nurmagomedov slips to the side#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kiter won't be happy with that. #SU#
Nurmagomedov stands up.
Kiter checks a leg kick.
Kiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiter trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov cracks Kiter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kiter is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kiter's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Kiter blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiter closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
Kiter is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kiter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Kiter working to try and regain half guard.
Kiter wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Kiter tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiter on the ground.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Kiter is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov gave a big smile as he said 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Bey looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bey bucks up and tries to throw Nurmagomedov off but instead Nurmagomedov has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bey is in bad spot here.
Good control from Nurmagomedov.
Bey tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bey is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Bey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nurmagomedov lands punches and elbows.
Bey can't escape the position.
Bey covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Bey is in bad spot here.
Bey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bey wants to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov gets his hands free as Bey looks to control.
Bey is trying to break free.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Bey tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Bey trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Bey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bey keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bey doesn't escape.
Bey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bey trying to control the hands but Nurmagomedov breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bey doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Nurmagomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bey.
Bey is in bad spot here.
What can Bey do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bey is looking to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov.
Bey being controlled for a moment.
Bey is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bey seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Bey tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bey wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Bey throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Bey is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bey fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#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.
Bey misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov. #SUB2#
Bey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Bey trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Bey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bey is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bey tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bey tries to clinch up#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Bey 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.
Bey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Bey is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Bey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bey is quick to defend against it.
Bey misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bey sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bey.
Bey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bey misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov stops Bey from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Bey trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bey trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Bey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Bey tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.#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.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Bey wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nassir Bey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bey flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Quest looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Quest keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Quest tries to pass to full mount but Nurmagomedov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Quest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Quest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Quest is controlling 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.
Quest trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Quest shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov is trying to defend but Quest finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Quest sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well. #T3#
It looks like Quest is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quest trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Quest keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Quest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov stops a takedown attempt from Quest.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov has Quest 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 Quest tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Quest's guard.
Quest working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Quest will probably get the nod.
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 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Quest.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Quest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Quest lands a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Quest's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quest connects with a couple of short punches.
Quest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Quest trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Quest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Quest from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quest pushing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand back up but Quest is controlling him
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quest lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Quest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?
Quest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Quest prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quest wants to clinch.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov scores with a takedown into Quest's guard.
Quest is looking to stand back up but Nurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quest. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quest pushes Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Quest is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it. #T4#
Quest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quest struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Quest's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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 Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quest sprawls well initially but Nurmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov stops Quest from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quest on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quest for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Quest wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Quest 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quest's guard.
Quest wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Quest wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Quest wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. Quest 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.
Quest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Quest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quest stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has Quest pulled in close to control his posture.
Quest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov pulls Quest in to control the position.
Tony Quest has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quest passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Quest is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Quest drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Quest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Nurmagomedov forces Quest back against the cage and clinches.
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 Khabib Abdulmanapovich 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tony Quest!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov wins by split decision!
Post fight, Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov stared into the camera and said 'Alhamdullilah, send me location.'. |
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