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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Nurmagedov tries to keep at a distance but Turturro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagedov tries to pull guard but Turturro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nurmagedov drops back down to his feet.
Turturro 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.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Nurmagedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Turturro has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov is trying to pull guard but Turturro has him pressed against the ropes.
Nurmagedov is trying to pull guard but Turturro turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Billy Turturro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmedov Nurmagedov.#TD#
Turturro gets control of Nurmagedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turturro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nurmagedov drops back looking for a leg! Turturro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turturro manages to kick Nurmagedov off! Nurmagedov jumps back into Turturro's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nurmagedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turturro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Nurmagedov
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagedov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turturro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagedov keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Nurmagedov keeps moving.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagedov is looking for a triangle here but Turturro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Nurmagedov
Nurmagedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (0) Nurmagedov
Nurmagedov regains half guard.#T3#
Nurmagedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is pressing down on Nurmagedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagedov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagedov is defending well.
We've been informed that Nurmagedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (11) vs (0) Nurmagedov#SUB#
Turturro has control of Nurmagedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurmagedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Nurmagedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro prevents Nurmagedov from improving his position.
Nurmagedov is not content to let Turturro control the position.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagedov is defending well.
#T5##SUB2#
Nurmagedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Nurmagedov is defending the position.
Turturro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (14) vs (0) Nurmagedov
Nurmagedov tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Nurmagedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (14) vs (4) Nurmagedov#SUB2#
Nurmagedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nurmagedov controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
#T6#
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nurmagedov's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (16) vs (4) Nurmagedov
Turturro pushing down on Nurmagedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turturro is trying to control. Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Nurmagedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (16) vs (8) Nurmagedov
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro turns into Nurmagedov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (18) vs (8) Nurmagedov
Nurmagedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagedov is defending well.
#T7#
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (21) vs (8) Nurmagedov
Turturro looking to control but Nurmagedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmagedov working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro mounts Nurmagedov! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurmagedov is looking to escape.
Nurmagedov is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Turturro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nurmagedov is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Turturro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nurmagedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagedov tries to improve his position but instead Turturro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (24) vs (8) Nurmagedov#SUB#
Nurmagedov 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 Turturro gets his way!
#SUB#
Turturro looking to break Nurmagedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nurmagedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Turturro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
Nurmagedov prevents Turturro from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Nurmagedov is keeping busy.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Nurmagedov tries to break free.
Nurmagedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro tries to keep control of the position but Nurmagedov is staying busy.
Nurmagedov turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (24) vs (10) Nurmagedov#SUB2#
Nurmagedov has gone for a leg lock! Turturro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurmagedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (26) vs (10) Nurmagedov
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Nurmagedov keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Turturro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turturro stands and throws Nurmagedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (29) vs (10) Nurmagedov
Nurmagedov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (32) vs (10) Nurmagedov#T11#
Turturro works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (35) vs (10) Nurmagedov#SUB#
Turturro looking to break Nurmagedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nurmagedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Turturro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Turturro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nurmagedov tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nurmagedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nurmagedov tries to break free.
Turturro tries to get the hooks in deep but Nurmagedov pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Nurmagedov 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 Turturro gets his way!
#T12#
Nurmagedov tries to escape the position.
Nurmagedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Turturro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nurmagedov turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (35) vs (12) Nurmagedov#SUB#
Turturro working for a triangle but Nurmagedov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nurmagedov 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. #SUB#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (35) vs (15) Nurmagedov#T13##SUB2#
Nurmagedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turturro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagedov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nurmagedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro trying to control but Nurmagedov postures up.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (39) vs (15) Nurmagedov
Nurmagedov breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (39) vs (17) Nurmagedov
Turturro wants to sweep here but Nurmagedov controlling him for the moment.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagedov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Nurmagedov has gone for a leg lock! Turturro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurmagedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (41) vs (17) Nurmagedov#SUB2#
Nurmagedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turturro passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (44) vs (17) Nurmagedov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (46) vs (17) Nurmagedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 46 to 17.
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Akhmedov Nurmagedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Namidadu Nurmadokivodksech!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nurmadokivodksech clinches up against the ropes.
Nurmagedov is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmadokivodksech has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagedov down to the mat. Nurmagedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Nurmadokivodksech rushes Nurmagedov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nurmadokivodksech has Nurmagedov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nurmagedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nurmadokivodksech successfully pulls guard.
Nurmadokivodksech controlling the position.#SUB#
Nurmagedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmadokivodksech is trying to control the position but Nurmagedov postures up. #SUB#
Nurmagedov drops back looking for a leg! Nurmadokivodksech is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmadokivodksech manages to kick Nurmagedov off! Nurmagedov jumps back into Nurmadokivodksech's guard.
Nurmagedov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmadokivodksech has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagedov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nurmagedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nurmagedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.#T1##SUB#
Nurmagedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nurmagedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nurmadokivodksech is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagedov.
#SUB#
Nurmagedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmadokivodksech has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Nurmagedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nurmadokivodksech could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagedov has cracked it and Nurmadokivodksech is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akhmedov Nurmagedov waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 49 - Kocak vs Bronstein
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Nurmagedov lands a head shot.
Nurmagedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagedov off the cage and back into range.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagedov.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagedov.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Nurmagedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagedov misses with a takedown attempt - Olsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olsen throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagedov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Nurmagedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagedov slips under a jab from Olsen.
Nurmagedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagedov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen cracks Nurmagedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Nurmagedov cracks Olsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Olsen lands an overhand right.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Harry Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen with a nice cross.
Nurmagedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagedov throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagedov tried to counter with a leg kick but Olsen avoided it.
Olsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Nurmagedov finds it's way through Olsen's defenses.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Nurmagedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olsen on the side of the head.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Olsen moves out of range as Nurmagedov strikes.#TD#
Nurmagedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Olsen!#ES2#
Olsen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harry Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nurmagedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olsen as he jumps to the side.
Nurmagedov throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.#TD#
Nurmagedov dives in and scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.#ES2#
Olsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Olsen gets through Nurmagedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagedov tries to pull guard but Olsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmedov Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagedov.
Olsen throws a head punch that misses.
Olsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurmagedov.
Olsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagedov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagedov. #TD#
Nurmagedov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Nurmagedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olsen defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nurmagedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nurmagedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Olsen escapes and throws Nurmagedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Olsen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nurmagedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagedov is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Olsen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nurmagedov ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Olsen 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.
Nurmagedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Nurmagedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Nurmagedov moved out of range.
Nurmagedov cracks Olsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Nurmagedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen cracks Nurmagedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurmagedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Olsen connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen connects with a jab.#ROC2#Nurmagedov is rocked!
A jab from Olsen misses.
It looked like Nurmagedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Nurmagedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Olsen!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagedov working the ground and pound but Olsen is defending the strikes.
Nurmagedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Olsen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nurmagedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Nurmagedov misses with a two punch combination.
Olsen tries to move into range but Nurmagedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurmagedov shoots in for a double leg but Olsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagedov lands with an overhand left.
Olsen checks a leg kick.
Nurmagedov lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Olsen misses the target.
Nurmagedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagedov throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
Olsen misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Nurmagedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen throws an overhand right that drops Nurmagedov like a sack of potatoes! Olsen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Olsen!
In his post fight interview, Harry Olsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurmagedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Black slips under a jab.
Black missing with a left hand there. Nurmagedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagedov shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Black 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.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagedov throws a leg kick
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagedov slips a jab from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black sizes up Nurmagedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmagedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagedov throws out the jab.
Black now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Black looks to land a body kick but Nurmagedov moved away.
Black misses with an uppercut. Nurmagedov saw that one coming.#T1#
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Black.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurmagedov. Nurmagedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagedov's shoulder, as Nurmagedov tries to avoid the shot.
Black throws a low kick but Nurmagedov avoids it.
Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagedov looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Nurmagedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black has control of Nurmagedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagedov from doing any damage. #T2#
Nurmagedov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Black keeping moving, preventing Nurmagedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to stand and escape but Nurmagedov is having none of it. #T3#
Nurmagedov wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black tests Nurmagedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Black.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagedov moves away.
Nurmagedov missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagedov throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Nurmagedov ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Nurmagedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Black.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black thows a body kick. Nurmagedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dante Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nurmagedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagedov preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Black misses with an uppercut. Nurmagedov saw that one coming.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Dante Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagedov.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagedov moves away.
Nurmagedov moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Nurmagedov misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Black releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhmedov Nurmagedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagedov thuds his right hand into Black's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagedov checks a low kick from Black.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagedov.
#T1#
Nurmagedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagedov.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagedov moves away.
Nurmagedov lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagedov scores with a shot to the body.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagedov misses with a straight right.
Black let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Nurmagedov lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black tries to move into range but Nurmagedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black missing with a left hand there. Nurmagedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Nurmagedov misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagedov's hands.#T3#
Nurmagedov slips a jab from Black.
A jab lands there for Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov misses with a hook to the body
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagedov. Nurmagedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Black looks to land a left hand but Nurmagedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagedov with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black avoids the body shot from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagedov misses the jab.
Black misses with an uppercut. Nurmagedov saw that one coming.#CL#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagedov. Nurmagedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Black lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmedov Nurmagedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Black checks a low kick from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov throws a series of strikes that have Black backpedaling.
Nurmagedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses with a hook. Nurmagedov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black lands a body shot.
Nurmagedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Nurmagedov.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black lands an uppercut.#T1#
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmedov Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagedov can't get the takedown.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Nurmagedov is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Oh Nurmagedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards. #TD#
Nurmagedov is trying to trip Black. He has hold of a leg but Black is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Black is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Black's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagedov throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nurmagedov is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Akhmedov Nurmagedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Nurmagedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black trying to control the pace.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black won't allow Nurmagedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Nurmagedov keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Nurmagedov is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Black gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Black 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.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagedov postures up.
Nurmagedov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Black is controlling Nurmagedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nurmagedov drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black wants to control but Nurmagedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagedov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping moving, preventing Nurmagedov from controlling successfully.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Nurmagedov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dante Black!
Dante Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 36 - Wanker vs Bronstein
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagedov throws a hook but Lahti blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagedov.
Lahti works the jab nicely.#CL#
Lahti tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagedov takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lahti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagedov looks to throw the jab but Lahti is out of range.
Nurmagedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Nurmagedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Nurmagedov on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lahti.
Nurmagedov is working for takedown but Lahti is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Lahti blocking some punches.
Nurmagedov prevents a body shot from Lahti.
A body shot lands from Lahti.
#BC2#
Lahti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagedov moves away from the strike by Lahti. #T1#
Lahti digs a good hook to Nurmagedov's body.
#CL#
Nurmagedov darts in and clinches Lahti up against the cage.
Lahti stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahti scores with a hook.
Nurmagedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahti is just out of range.
A big left from Lahti misses.
Nurmagedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagedov has time to react.
Lahti misses with a hook. Nurmagedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagedov wants to clinch
and Lahti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lahti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Nurmagedov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagedov defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Lahti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagedov throws out the jab.
Lahti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Nurmagedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lahti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagedov lands with a straight right. Lahti didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Akhmedov Nurmagedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lahti was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagedov.
A little jabbing left from Lahti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lahti.
Nurmagedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lahti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagedov.#T3#
Nurmagedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagedov throws out a loose jab but Lahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lahti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lahti digs a good hook to Nurmagedov's body.
Lahti throws the left hand but Nurmagedov avoids the punch easily.
Lahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lahti throws a body punch but Nurmagedov moves out of range.
Lahti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagedov in his tracks.
A slow jab from Lahti misses its intended target. #CL#
Nurmagedov has Lahti up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmedov Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nurmagedov decides to pull guard.
Lahti sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Lahti won't allow Nurmagedov to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lahti working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nurmagedov has a closed guard, preventing Lahti from standing up.
Nurmagedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lahti wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lahti stays in close to Nurmagedov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagedov takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Lahti dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lahti works the jab nicely.
Lahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Nurmagedov - just one landing.
Jaska Lahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov throws a hook but Lahti avoids it easily.
Nurmagedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lahti misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagedov ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Nurmagedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lahti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lahti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Nurmagedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagedov darts in looking for a takedown but Lahti gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagedov into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagedov.#CL#
Nurmagedov closes the distance and pushes Lahti back into the cage.#TD#
Nurmagedov is trying to trip Lahti. He has hold of a leg but Lahti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lahti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lahti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lahti swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagedov counters with a right hand 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!
Nurmagedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lahti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagedov connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Lahti is rocked!#TD#
Nurmagedov gets a big slam - oh, Lahti is out! Lahti is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Akhmedov Nurmagedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagedov.
Abner lands with a nice body punch.
Abner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abner connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagedov misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Abner.
Abner lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Nurmagedov clinches up with Abner and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagedov drops his hands momentarily and Abner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagedov. That did some damage!
Abner swings for the body but Nurmagedov moves out of range.
Abner misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagedov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagedov postures up.
Nurmagedov trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner pulls Nurmagedov in to control the position.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagedov's guard. #REVR#
Abner is looking to advance position but Nurmagedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Abner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nurmagedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Nurmagedov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
Akhmedov Nurmagedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'. |
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Event:
HFC KO 5 - Slugs vs Wanker
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komua tries to clinch but Nurmagedov is having none of it. #TD#
Nurmagedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Komua told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nurmagedov looking to sit in guard and control but Komua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagedov pulls Komua in close to his closed guard and prevents Komua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Komua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagedov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Komua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Nurmagedov tries to reverse the position but Komua maintains control.#SU2#
Komua stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nurmagedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Komua has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komua.
Nurmagedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Komua moves forwards but Nurmagedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2##CL#
Nurmagedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komua misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Komua to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmedov Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komua takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Komua.
Komua misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Komua on the inside.
Komua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Komua misses with a body punch.
Nurmagedov lands a left hand.
Nurmagedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Komua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Nurmagedov has picked Komua up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nurmagedov wants to take a breather but Komua is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komua is controlling Nurmagedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Nurmagedov is looking to take a break and control but Komua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Nurmagedov is trying to work for a kimura but Komua is defending well.
Komua tries to roll over but Nurmagedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Komua trying to hold on to Nurmagedov's head to control him but Nurmagedov postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Komua tries to get to full guard but Nurmagedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagedov wants to take a breather but Komua is having none of it.
Nurmagedov wants to pass the guard but Komua is defending well.
Nurmagedov prevents Komua from improving his position.
Komua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Komua works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Komua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Komua just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagedov backing away here, and Komua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Komua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagedov throws out the jab.
Nurmagedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Komua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nurmagedov tries for a takedown but Komua circles away easily
and Komua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komua throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagedov misses with a left hand
letting Komua counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Nurmagedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Komua misses.#T1#
Komua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Komua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Komua lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmagedov prevents a body shot from Komua.
Nurmagedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Komua is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Komua.
Nurmagedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samson Komua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Komua digs a right hand underneath Nurmagedov's ribcage. Nurmagedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nurmagedov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmedov Nurmagedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komua misses with a punch to the body.
Komua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Komua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komua tries to work over Nurmagedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
Komua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Komua lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Komua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Komua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Komua lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Nurmagedov is rocked!
Komua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Komua.
Oh Nurmagedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Komua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagedov backwards.
Komua lands a body shot.
Nurmagedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Komua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurmagedov seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Komua.
Komua scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagedov's head.
Komua scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagedov wants a takedown.
Komua lands a shoulder strike.
Komua lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Komua as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Komua on the inside.
Komua creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagedov drops to his knees and Komua pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Komua!
Samson Komua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 35
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Nurmagedov misses its intended target.
Milos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagedov's head backwards.
Milos lands a jab.
Milos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Milos counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Milos defends well and Nurmagedov ends up having to push Milos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Milos.
Nurmagedov clobbers Milos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milos misses with a looping left.#T1##TD#
Nurmagedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Milos wants to improve his position but Nurmagedov is controlling well.
Nurmagedov content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Nurmagedov is working for a kimura but Milos is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Milos wants to get back to full guard.
Milos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milos wants to control but Nurmagedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagedov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milos wants to improve his position but Nurmagedov is controlling well.
Nurmagedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Milos!
Nurmagedov controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Milos is just holding on here. Nurmagedov manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Nurmagedov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Milos is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Nurmagedov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Milos taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
Akhmedov Nurmagedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akhmedov Nurmagedov (ranked 3481 p4p, 368 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 5572 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagedov comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Spank Crank is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akhmedov Nurmagedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurmagedov tries to clinch but Crank moves away
so Crank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (0) vs (2) Crank
Nurmagedov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crank is now in half guard.
Nurmagedov is looking to improve his position.
Crank is trying to control. Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crank wants to pass to mount but Nurmagedov is defending the position.
Nurmagedov trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagedov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crank is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank stands and throws Nurmagedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (0) vs (5) Crank
Nurmagedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Crank trying to control the position but Nurmagedov is working away.
Nurmagedov tries to bench press Crank off him but Crank keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Crank postures up.
Nurmagedov prevents Crank from improving position.
Nurmagedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagedov trying his best to control but Crank has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagedov (0) vs (7) Crank
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nurmagedov tries to lock up and control but Crank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagedov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagedov (0) vs (10) Crank
Nurmagedov is in bad spot here.
Nurmagedov 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 Crank gets his way!
Crank is persistently looking for the submission but Nurmagedov is defending it well.
Crank keeps control of the position as Nurmagedov tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank doesn't have the hooks in and Nurmagedov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (2) vs (10) Crank
Nurmagedov advances to half guard.
Crank is not content to let Nurmagedov control the position.
Nurmagedov trying to mount his opponent but Crank defends it.
Nurmagedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (5) vs (10) Crank
Nurmagedov fails to take his opponent's back.
Nurmagedov controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank 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.
Nurmagedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nurmagedov looking to sit in guard and control but Crank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (5) vs (12) Crank
Crank 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.
Crank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (5) vs (15) Crank
Nurmagedov is not content to let Crank control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crank gets to mount! Nurmagedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagedov (5) vs (17) Crank
Nurmagedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crank controlling his opponent.
Nurmagedov tries to hold on but Crank postures up.
Nurmagedov can't escape the position.
Crank looking to control but Nurmagedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crank fails to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov is squirming around, avoiding Crank's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagedov tries to hold on but Crank pushes him away.
Nurmagedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Crank has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagedov (5) vs (20) Crank
Nurmagedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagedov is controlling his hands well.
Nurmagedov can't escape the position.
Well, with Crank on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurmagedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nurmagedov is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov just trying to survive but Crank is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nurmagedov wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nurmagedov is trying to break free.
Nurmagedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crank.
Nurmagedov is in bad spot here.
Nurmagedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Crank gets his hands free.
Nurmagedov is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nurmagedov trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nurmagedov is really stuck here.
Nurmagedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crank has control of Nurmagedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurmagedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nurmagedov stops Crank from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov is squirming around, avoiding Crank's attempts to control the action.
Crank wants to take Nurmagedov's back but he can't do it this time.
Crank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagedov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagedov (5) vs (23) Crank
Nurmagedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crank's guard. Nice work there by Nurmagedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (7) vs (23) Crank
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank 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.
Nurmagedov wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagedov defends it easily.
Crank keeping full guard, as Nurmagedov tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagedov pushing down on Crank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crank is just riding it out for now. Nurmagedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crank manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagedov (7) vs (25) Crank
Nurmagedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagedov, not yet.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagedov.
Nurmagedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crank has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagedov (7) vs (28) Crank
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank gets to mount! Nurmagedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagedov (7) vs (30) Crank
Crank trying to control but Nurmagedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagedov regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crank wins on points by 30 to 7.
A relieved looking Spank Crank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Nurmagedov counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Nurmagedov has hold of one of Wright 's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagedov passes Wright 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wright can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nurmagedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmagedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wright is looking to control Nurmagedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
Nurmagedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Nurmagedov there.
Nurmagedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagedov 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagedov winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nurmagedov landing punches. #T2#
Nurmagedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wright looks a forlorn figure.
Nurmagedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagedov landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nurmagedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagedov with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Nurmagedov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wright covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akhmedov Nurmagedov waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 17654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmedov Nurmagedov (ranked 5892 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagedov has chosen Dagestan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Noam Nystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagedov.
Nystrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagedov.
Nystrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagedov gets tackled into the cage by Nystrom. Nystrom maintains the clinch.
Nystrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nurmagedov after a bit of a struggle.
Nystrom gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nystrom (2) vs (0) Nurmagedov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Nurmagedov is looking for a sweep. Nystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom prevents Nurmagedov from improving his position.
Nystrom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but Nystrom is controlling well.
Nystrom is taking a breather. Nurmagedov 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.
Nurmagedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nystrom in particular looking to stall.
Nystrom is pressing down on Nurmagedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagedov is holding on for now.
Nystrom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov is looking for a sweep. Nystrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nurmagedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagedov pulls Nystrom in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (2) vs (2) Nurmagedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom has his hands on Nurmagedov's head, controlling the position.
Nystrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nystrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nystrom pulls Nurmagedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagedov preventing the sweep.
Nystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (2) vs (5) Nurmagedov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Nystrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Nystrom is keeping him busy.
Nystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nystrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagedov working away.
Nurmagedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nurmagedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagedov working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nystrom keeps working.
Nystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagedov swings around for an armbar but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurmagedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nystrom (4) vs (5) Nurmagedov
Our spies down at at Natty Vincere inform us that Nurmagedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nystrom won't allow Nurmagedov to sweep him here.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagedov is keeping the position for now.
Nystrom is pushing down on Nurmagedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nystrom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagedov tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nystrom continues to stall.
Nurmagedov controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nystrom prevents Nurmagedov from improving his position.
Nurmagedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nystrom is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmagedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nystrom stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to improve his position but Nystrom is controlling well.
Nystrom content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagedov is trying to control but can't.
Nurmagedov wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nystrom trying to control from Nurmagedov's half guard. Nurmagedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nurmagedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagedov is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagedov 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.
Nurmagedov working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagedov managing to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagedov wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nystrom advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nystrom (7) vs (5) Nurmagedov
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nystrom trying to control the position but Nurmagedov is working away.
Nurmagedov wants to control but Nystrom postures up.
Nurmagedov is not content to let Nystrom control the position.
Nurmagedov sneaks back into half guard.
Nystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagedov is trying to maintain the position but Nystrom is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Noam Nystrom took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MADNESS TEST EVENT
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Nurmagedov gets a clinch.
Weismuller wants to break free but Nurmagedov has control.
Nurmagedov lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagedov has him pressed against the cage.
Weismuller can't break the clinch.
Weismuller tries to circle away but Nurmagedov has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmagedov has Weismuller pressed against the cage, preventing Weismuller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurmagedov keeps control of Weismuller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Nurmagedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weismuller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nurmagedov keeps control of the position easily here as Weismuller tries to buck him off.
It looks like Nurmagedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Weismuller takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I would not like to be Weismuller right now.
Nurmagedov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Weismuller. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nurmagedov controlling from the back.
Nurmagedov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Nurmagedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Weismuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nurmagedov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Weismuller taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Nurmagedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
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