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Event: TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 20, 2024





183 cm
30 yrs
174 lbs



179 cm
23 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nurbolatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aldarisio to the mat! Aldarisio manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurbolatov stands and throws Aldarisio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (5) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aldarisio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nurbolatov but great work by Aldarisio.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aldarisio (4) vs (5) Nurbolatov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldarisio's best efforts.
Nurbolatov trying to hold on to Aldarisio's head to control him but Aldarisio postures up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Aldarisio pushes his legs off easily.
Aldarisio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Aldarisio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here.
Aldarisio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurbolatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldarisio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldarisio defends well.
Aldarisio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Aldarisio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aldarisio stacks Nurbolatov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aldarisio!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (7) vs (5) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aldarisio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aldarisio is looking to take a break and control but Nurbolatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aldarisio tries for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well. #SUB#
Aldarisio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Aldarisio off him but Aldarisio keeps the position.
Nurbolatov 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.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov tries to buck Aldarisio off but Aldarisio is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Aldarisio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurbolatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurbolatov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Aldarisio off him but Aldarisio keeps the position.
Aldarisio is looking to take a break and control but Nurbolatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldarisio staying calm.#T5#
Aldarisio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurbolatov for as long as he can get away with.
Nurbolatov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Aldarisio is keeping busy.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Aldarisio is controlling well. #T6#
Nurbolatov trying to hold on to Aldarisio's head to control him but Aldarisio postures up.
Aldarisio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aldarisio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurbolatov on the ground.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldarisio.
Aldarisio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Nurbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Aldarisio is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Aldarisio is controlling the pace.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Aldarisio controlling the pace.
Aldarisio is pressing down on Nurbolatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurbolatov is holding on for now.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Aldarisio trying to control the pace. #T9#
Nurbolatov is staying active underneath Aldarisio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Aldarisio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurbolatov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aldarisio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aldarisio tries to pass to full mount but Nurbolatov defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurbolatov is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aldarisio.#T11##SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldarisio in particular looking to stall.
Aldarisio trying to mount his opponent but Nurbolatov defends it.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Aldarisio has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Aldarisio is thwarting Nurbolatov's attempts to control the position.#T13##SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldarisio pulls his head out easily.
Nurbolatov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aldarisio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aldarisio (10) vs (5) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov wants to control but Aldarisio is having none of it.
Aldarisio wants to control the pace but Nurbolatov is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Aldarisio prevents Nurbolatov from getting the reversal.
Nurbolatov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Aldarisio working for a submission but Nurbolatov is keeping him at bay.
Aldarisio controlling from the full mount.
Aldarisio continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurbolatov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aldarisio takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurbolatov.
Reyes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniyar Nurbolatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reyes counters with a big head kick but Nurbolatov shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes unleashes a big counter combination but Nurbolatov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination!
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurbolatov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Nurbolatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reyes.
Nurbolatov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reyes clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes crunches a lovely knee into Nurbolatov's ribcage.#T2#
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reyes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurbolatov.
Reyes with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands an elbow just above Nurbolatov 's eye.
Reyes lands an elbow inside.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Nurbolatov is rocked!
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nurbolatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Nurbolatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurbolatov.
Reyes connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Knees to the body from Reyes.
Nurbolatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurbolatov won't want to take too many of those.
Reyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nurbolatov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nurbolatov's face.
Reyes lands an elbow just above Nurbolatov 's eye.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nurbolatov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurbolatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes gets underhooks to prevent Nurbolatov's takedown attempt. #T4#
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reyes.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nurbolatov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
Reyes connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurbolatov is trying to drag Reyes to the mat but Reyes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurbolatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reyes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Reyes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick from Reyes lands but Nurbolatov takes it in his stride.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Reyes circles away easily
letting Reyes counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Reyes gets a clinch.
Nurbolatov goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniyar Nurbolatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Reyes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reyes working Nurbolatov over with knees to the body.
Reyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Reyes.
Nurbolatov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reyes after a bit of a struggle.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nurbolatov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nurbolatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reyes lands an elbow just above Nurbolatov 's eye.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes lands a big knee to the head and Nurbolatov goes down! Reyes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
A less than humble Roman Reyes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2024
#R1#
Nurbolatov takes a swing at Wiener's ribcage but misses.
Wiener explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Wiener slams his shin into Nurbolatov's torso.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Wiener sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
Wiener scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiener manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurbolatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Wiener counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walter Wiener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Wiener scores with a head kick. Nurbolatov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crunch! Wiener slams his shin into Nurbolatov's torso.
Wiener throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Wiener finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nurbolatov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wiener throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Wiener lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wiener throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurbolatov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiener.
Nurbolatov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wiener keeps Nurbolatov at a distance using the push kick.
Nurbolatov 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.
Wiener fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurbolatov.
Wiener lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Nurbolatov tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Nurbolatov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nurbolatov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Daniyar Nurbolatov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Nurbolatov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
A very excited looking Walter Wiener made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Rusev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurbolatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rusev is working away from the top position though.
Rusev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev.
Nurbolatov is staying active underneath Rusev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rusev to get the leverage.
Rusev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurbolatov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rusev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Rusev is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Rusev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rusev is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurbolatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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. Rusev connects with a nice short shot to Nurbolatov's temple.
Nurbolatov moves into full guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Rusev working over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound. Nurbolatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Nurbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev.
Nurbolatov gets full guard.#SUB#
Rusev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rusev wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving. #SUB#
Nurbolatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Rusev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Rusev postures up. #SUB2#
Rusev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nurbolatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nurbolatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nurbolatov! #REVR#
Nurbolatov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rusev's legs.
Rusev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurbolatov's best efforts.
Rusev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurbolatov wants to advance to full mount but Rusev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Rusev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurbolatov has passed into side control.
The referee asks Nurbolatov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurbolatov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rusev struggling a bit here.
Nurbolatov trying to control the action but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rusev is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rusev dives in and scores a takedown into Nurbolatov's guard.
Rusev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nurbolatov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rusev stacks Nurbolatov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rusev!
Rusev is chipping away with strikes.
Rusev working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Rusev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev landing a few strikes.
Rusev wants to take a breather but Nurbolatov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rusev. #SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rusev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Rusev trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Rusev postures up.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rusev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurbolatov is just riding it out for now. Rusev eventually gives up the hold.
Nurbolatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Rusev pushes his legs off easily.
Nurbolatov controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself.
Rusev trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusev being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rusev lands a couple of elbows.
Rusev scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurbolatov controls Rusev momentarily but Rusev frees himself. #T4#
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Rusev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rusev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusev with a nice head shot there.
Alexander Rusev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurbolatov has his hands on Rusev's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurbolatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Rusev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rusev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurbolatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurbolatov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rusev laying and praying for a moment but Nurbolatov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nurbolatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rusev scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev wants to pass to mount but Nurbolatov is defending the position.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Rusev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusev pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Nurbolatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Rusev from controlling successfully.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Nurbolatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rusev keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Rusev has his hands on Nurbolatov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Rusev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev looking to control. #T3#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rusev keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nurbolatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rusev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurbolatov advances to full mount.
Rusev is looking to improve his position but Nurbolatov isn't that keen on the idea.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusev tries to lock up and control but Nurbolatov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rusev gets back to half guard.
Rusev keeping hold of Nurbolatov's head, controlling as best he can.
Rusev missing with punches from the bottom.
Alexander Rusev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rusev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rusev is pulling down on Nurbolatov's head to control his posture.
Nurbolatov throws a strike but Rusev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rusev controlling from the top position.
Nurbolatov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Rusev.
Well Rusev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rusev!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 15, 2024
#R1##TD#
De Moncey gets a double leg takedown into Nurbolatov's guard.#SUB2#
De Moncey is sitting in close to Nurbolatov's body. Nurbolatov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Moncey is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Moncey is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nurbolatov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
An out of breath Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024





170 cm
32 yrs
150 lbs



179 cm
22 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurbolatov has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (0) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Murray wants to control but Nurbolatov postures up.
Murray tries to buck Nurbolatov off but Nurbolatov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov swings around for an armbar but Murray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurbolatov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (2) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurbolatov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Nurbolatov controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position. #T3#
Nurbolatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Nurbolatov controlling the position.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Murray continues to stall.
Murray'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.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#T8#
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
Nurbolatov 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.#T9##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurbolatov is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurbolatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BBG 1 - Gracie Vs Dukat     
Date:   Jan 01, 2024





185 cm
28 yrs
290 lbs



179 cm
22 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dramos sprawls well. Dramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurbolatov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dramos gets a double leg takedown into Nurbolatov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (0) Nurbolatov#SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov wants to control the position but Dramos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Dramos is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dramos prevents Nurbolatov from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Dramos is working for a submission of some sort.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep. Dramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Dramos is controlling well. #T2##SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dramos looking for a submission but Nurbolatov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Dramos defends it easily.
Nurbolatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nurbolatov keeping full guard, as Dramos tries to pass. #SUB#
Dramos has gone for a leg lock! Nurbolatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dramos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (2) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov 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.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Nurbolatov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos controlling Nurbolatov's posture.
Dramos'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.#SUB#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dramos controlling Nurbolatov's posture. #T5##SUB2#
Nurbolatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dramos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dramos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dramos!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (6) vs (2) Nurbolatov#SUB#
Dramos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dramos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dramos tries for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well.
Nurbolatov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurbolatov, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Dramos off him but Dramos keeps the position. #SUB#
Dramos tries for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well.
Nurbolatov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dramos.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dramos postures up. #T7##SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage.
Nurbolatov trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Dramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurbolatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Dramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dramos is now in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T9#
Nurbolatov manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurbolatov dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (6) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov has gone for a leg lock! Dramos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurbolatov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (8) vs (4) Nurbolatov#T10#
Dramos passes Nurbolatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dramos wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dramos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Dramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov trying to control here. #SUB#
Dramos seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dramos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurbolatov dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (8) vs (6) Nurbolatov
Dramos pulls Nurbolatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurbolatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dramos wants to hit a sweep here but Nurbolatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dramos there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (8) vs (9) Nurbolatov
Dramos tries to hold on but Nurbolatov postures up.#T13#
Dramos is squirming around, avoiding Nurbolatov's attempts to control the action.
Nurbolatov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dramos tries to hold on but Nurbolatov postures up.
Dramos is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dramos is having none of it. #T14#
Dramos tries to hold on but Nurbolatov pushes him away.
Dramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dramos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dramos trying to control but Nurbolatov postures up.
Dramos tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurbolatov tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nurbolatov wins on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 30, 2023
#R1##TD#
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dick Twist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dick Twist seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nurbolatov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Dick Twist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dick Twist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick Twist has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Dick Twist with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick Twist defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick Twist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Dick Twist chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick Twist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick Twist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick Twist cracks Nurbolatov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick Twist is aware though and is defending well.
Nurbolatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dick Twist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dick Twist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Dick Twist drops an elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick Twist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dick Twist'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.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Dick Twist has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Dick Twist.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Dick Twist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dick Twist trying to mount his opponent but Nurbolatov defends it.
Dick Twist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dick Twist is nestled in close to Nurbolatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurbolatov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Dick Twist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep. Dick Twist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dick Twist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dick Twist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dick Twist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Dick Twist postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Dick Twist 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. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dick Twist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ole Dick Twist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nurbolatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick Twist avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Dick Twist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurbolatov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dick Twist is in Nurbolatov's guard.
Dick Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick Twist connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick Twist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick Twist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Dick Twist is proving a slippery customer.
Dick Twist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurbolatov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dick Twist connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick Twist postures up and lands a big shot to Nurbolatov's brow.
The Ole Dick Twist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick Twist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick Twist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick Twist preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick Twist defends well.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Dick Twist defends it easily.
Dick Twist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick Twist is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick Twist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dick Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dick Twist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick Twist scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick Twist controls the pace.
Dick Twist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Dick Twist scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Dick Twist pushes his legs off easily.
Dick Twist is stalling in the full guard.
Dick Twist is in close to Nurbolatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick Twist wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Dick Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dick Twist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Dick Twist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick Twist trying to control but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Dick Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick Twist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick Twist landing with the ground and pound.
Dick Twist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ole Dick Twist dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Nurbolatov with that takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Dick Twist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurbolatov did well to prevent Dick Twist getting side control.
Dick Twist content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back.
Dick Twist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Dick Twist is pressing down on Nurbolatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurbolatov is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick Twist lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ground and pound from Dick Twist.
Well, if Dick Twist 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.
Nurbolatov trying to hold on to Dick Twist's head to control him but Dick Twist postures up. #SUB#
Dick Twist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nurbolatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick Twist.
Dick Twist content to control rather than advance.
Dick Twist scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick Twist is controlling the pace.
Nurbolatov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick Twist is working Nurbolatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick Twist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick Twist scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick Twist wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov is trying to keep Dick Twist in close. #T3#
Dick Twist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Ole Dick Twist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Dick Twist postures up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a triangle but Dick Twist pushes his legs off easily.
Dick Twist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dick Twist has picked Nurbolatov up and slammed him! Nurbolatov can't keep hold of the triangle and Dick Twist manages to pass to side control!
Nurbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dick Twist lands an elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nurbolatov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dick Twist takes a little break here. Nurbolatov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep.
Nurbolatov taking a bit of punishment here - Dick Twist scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Dick Twist politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dick Twist prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dick Twist lands a nice forearm strike.
Dick Twist 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 Nurbolatov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurbolatov is trying to control Dick Twist's posture but Dick Twist avoids it.
Dick Twist controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick Twist landing a few strikes.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain half guard here but Dick Twist keeps moving and retains side control.
Dick Twist is staying tight to Nurbolatov's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Ole Dick Twist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dick Twist 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Ole Dick Twist!

 

Event: CFC 605     
Date:   Nov 10, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Chabazian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SUB2#
Chabazian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurbolatov turns into him and now he's in Chabazian's guard. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chabazian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurbolatov has managed to get both his arms back between Chabazian's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nurbolatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurbolatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurbolatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nurbolatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chabazian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Chabazian is looking to sweep but instead, Nurbolatov has passed into half guard.
Chabazian is looking for a sweep. Nurbolatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chabazian is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurbolatov. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chabazian works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chabazian is trying to control the position but Nurbolatov postures up. #T2#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurbolatov's guard. #REVB#
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Chabazian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabazian works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabazian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurbolatov has his hands on Chabazian's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian working some strikes from top position.
Chabazian distracts Nurbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chabazian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chabazian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Chabazian working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Chabazian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurbolatov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurbolatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurbolatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabazian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Chabazian defends easily. #SUB#
Chabazian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chabazian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chabazian digs a good body shot into Nurbolatov's ribs.
Nurbolatov shoots in but Chabazian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurbolatov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Chabazian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chabazian lands a couple of digs.
Chabazian postures up and lands a big shot to Nurbolatov's brow. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian lands a couple of elbows.
Nurbolatov is trying to keep Chabazian in close.
Chabazian works over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurbolatov has momentary wrist control but Chabazian slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian is working Nurbolatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian distracts Nurbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurbolatov keeping moving, preventing Chabazian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabazian defends it easily.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Chabazian landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabazian defends well.
Chabazian works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian is nestled in close to Nurbolatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chabazian.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chabazian drops an elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Chabazian working over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound. Nurbolatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chabazian slips a nice elbow through Nurbolatov's hands, connecting with Nurbolatov's forehead.
Nurbolatov is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Nurbolatov is keeping the position.
Chabazian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabazian postures up.
Nurbolatov keeping full guard, as Chabazian tries to pass.
Chabazian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Nurbolatov has momentary wrist control but Chabazian slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian lands a couple of elbows.
Nurbolatov has momentary wrist control but Chabazian slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chabazian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chabazian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Chabazian landing with the ground and pound.
Chabazian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Chabazian postures up in Nurbolatov's guard and throws a big left but Nurbolatov blocks it.
Chabazian is working Nurbolatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chabazian cracks Nurbolatov with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chabazian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chabazian passes Nurbolatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabazian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chabazian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmond Chabazian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chabazian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chabazian seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabazian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabazian's back!
Nurbolatov has the hooks in. Chabazian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chabazian keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chabazian defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Chabazian right now. #SUB#
Chabazian preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurbolatov.
Chabazian wants to escape the position. #T1#
Chabazian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position.
Chabazian is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position.
Chabazian is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nurbolatov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Chabazian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurbolatov pulls his head out easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control from half guard but Chabazian is working away.
Chabazian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chabazian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurbolatov is aware though and is defending well.
Edmond Chabazian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but Chabazian is keeping the position.
Chabazian working a defensive guard but Nurbolatov passes into half guard.
Chabazian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabazian controlling Nurbolatov's posture.
Chabazian 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.#T3#
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurbolatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chabazian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chabazian advances position into side control!
Nurbolatov sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurbolatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Chabazian lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Chabazian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabazian has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Nurbolatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabazian scoring with some ground and pound.
Chabazian is in close to Nurbolatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chabazian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chabazian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chabazian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chabazian controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurbolatov is retaining full guard.
Edmond Chabazian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmond Chabazian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chabazian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Chabazian!

A victorious Edmond Chabazian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CFC 599     
Date:   Oct 20, 2023
#R1#
Nurbolatov blocks a jab.
Aya throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nurbolatov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurbolatov advances to mount.
Aya tries to hold on but Nurbolatov pushes him away.
Aya reaches up to try and control the position but Nurbolatov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aya rolls and tries to escape and now Nurbolatov has his back!
Aya just trying to survive but Nurbolatov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aya taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Nurbolatov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
An out of breath Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 30, 2023
#R1#
Good shot there by Raspadori.
Raspadori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurbolatov. #TD2#
Nurbolatov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raspadori is looking for a sweep. Nurbolatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurbolatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raspadori keeps working.
Raspadori is looking for a sweep. Nurbolatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raspadori is staying active underneath Nurbolatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raspadori defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raspadori is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nurbolatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Raspadori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raspadori has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raspadori sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raspadori wants to improve his position but Nurbolatov is controlling well.
Nurbolatov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raspadori 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.
Raspadori holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nurbolatov tries to pass to full mount but Raspadori defends it. #T3#
Raspadori works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Raspadori keeps moving.
Nurbolatov is pushing down on Raspadori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raspadori is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurbolatov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raspadori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurbolatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurbolatov's back!
Nurbolatov wants to escape the position.
Nurbolatov staying busy and making it hard for Raspadori to control.
Nurbolatov wants to control his opponent's hands but Raspadori gets his hands free. #SUB#
Raspadori working for a choke but Nurbolatov is defending well.
Nurbolatov trying to control the hands but Raspadori breaks the grip. #T4#
Nurbolatov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Raspadori wants to stand up but Nurbolatov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Raspadori wants to take a breather but Nurbolatov is having none of it.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Raspadori postures up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raspadori is trying to control. Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurbolatov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniyar Nurbolatov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raspadori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raspadori wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurbolatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nurbolatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raspadori to the mat! Raspadori manages to get full guard.
Raspadori keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully.
Raspadori 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov pushes down on Raspadori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raspadori is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov trying to control the action but Raspadori is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raspadori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurbolatov.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurbolatov controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raspadori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raspadori is trying to control but can't.
Nurbolatov blocks the strikes from Raspadori. #SUB#
Raspadori looking for submissions off his back.
Nurbolatov is keen to just control but Raspadori is a slippery customer.
Raspadori wants to control but Nurbolatov is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurbolatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Nurbolatov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Raspadori has recovered full guard.
Nurbolatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurbolatov stands and throws Raspadori's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raspadori is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Raspadori is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raspadori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raspadori has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniyar Nurbolatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Raspadori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurbolatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurbolatov takes one on the button.
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Raspadori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nurbolatov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working for a kimura but Raspadori is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov prevents Raspadori from improving his position.#T1#
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but Raspadori is defending well. #SUB#
Raspadori looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raspadori sees it coming and defends easily.
Raspadori tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurbolatov is trying to control. Raspadori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raspadori is trying to maintain the position but Nurbolatov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raspadori is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Nurbolatov 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.
Nurbolatov trying to control the action but Raspadori is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov prevents Raspadori from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying for a kimura here. Raspadori looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nurbolatov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
An out of breath Daniyar Nurbolatov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Barnell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnell lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Nurbolatov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnell is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurbolatov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurbolatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnell cracks Nurbolatov with a big right hand but Nurbolatov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurbolatov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Barnell seems content to control.
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnell slips a nice elbow through Nurbolatov's hands, connecting with Nurbolatov's forehead.
Nurbolatov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Barnell lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurbolatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnell is working away from the top position though.
Nurbolatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurbolatov.
Barnell postures up.
Barnell works over Nurbolatov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurbolatov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Barnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurbolatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnell controls the pace.
Barnell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Barnell is proving a slippery customer.
Barnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnell landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnell wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
Nurbolatov working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurbolatov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnell preventing the sweep.
Barnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Barnell 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.
Nurbolatov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Barnell is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Nurbolatov 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! Barnell rolls with it to try and escape but Nurbolatov cranks on the arm and Barnell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Our winner, Daniyar Nurbolatov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Ignon tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurbolatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nurbolatov enables Ignon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nurbolatov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Nurbolatov has an active guard here but Ignon has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignon pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurbolatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Ignon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Ignon defends it easily.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignon 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.
Ignon wants to pass the guard but Nurbolatov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nurbolatov has his foot on Ignon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignon works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ignon 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. #SUB#
Nurbolatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Nurbolatov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurbolatov manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Nurbolatov's guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Ignon postures up. #SUB#
Ignon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurbolatov is keeping the position for now.
Ignon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nurbolatov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Daniyar Nurbolatov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nurbolatov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Nurbolatov is controlling well. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking for submissions but instead, Ignon has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignon can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignon, not yet.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ignon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Nurbolatov being controlled here momentarily.
Ignon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Ignon is controlling Nurbolatov's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurbolatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ignon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignon 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.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Nurbolatov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ignon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignon pulls Nurbolatov in close to prevent any damage.
Ignon is continuing to stall.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ignon controlling Nurbolatov's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ignon enables Nurbolatov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ignon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ignon trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Nurbolatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurbolatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ignon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurbolatov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignon holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniyar Nurbolatov dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nurbolatov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ignon!
Ignon is looking for a sweep.
Ignon is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position. #SUB#
Nurbolatov tries for a kimura but Ignon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Nurbolatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daniyar Nurbolatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurbolatov is looking to advance position but Ignon won't allow it.
Ignon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ignon tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nurbolatov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ignon has recovered full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurbolatov's guard. #REVB#
Ignon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Ignon defends it easily.
Ignon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Nurbolatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sauv Ignon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Nurbolatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignon controlling from the top position.
Ignon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignon has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Ignon looking to pass the guard.
Ignon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daniyar Nurbolatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Ignon looking to improve position, pressing down on Nurbolatov's thigh with his hand. Nurbolatov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ignon paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ignon's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nurbolatov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
In his post fight interview, Daniyar Nurbolatov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2023
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Hughes.
Nurbolatov shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes tests Nurbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurbolatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurbolatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a nice body shot.
Stevie Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Nurbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Nurbolatov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes jabs at Nurbolatov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes scores with a nice strike.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hughes! #T1#
Nurbolatov tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Nurbolatov with that takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes throws a one two combo.
Hughes slips under a jab from Nurbolatov.
A punch lands to the side of Nurbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Hughes slams his shin into Nurbolatov's torso.
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!
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurbolatov back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurbolatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Nurbolatov looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes cracks Nurbolatov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Nurbolatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurbolatov backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurbolatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Stevie Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurbolatov. Nurbolatov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Hughes clinches.
Nurbolatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurbolatov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Nurbolatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurbolatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurbolatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurbolatov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Nurbolatov backpedaling.
Nurbolatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Nurbolatov's head back.
Nurbolatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Nurbolatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurbolatov backs up against the cage.
Hughes throws a combination. Nurbolatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Nurbolatov will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hughes 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#
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes tests Nurbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurbolatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevie Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Hughes scores with a kick to the body.
Stevie Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurbolatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
Nurbolatov is breathing heavily.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurbolatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes wants to clinch.#T1#
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hughes cracks Nurbolatov with a good jab.
Hughes stalks Nurbolatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurbolatov's face. Nurbolatov staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurbolatov can do to turn this around?
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurbolatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Nurbolatov misses with a straight left.
Nurbolatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurbolatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurbolatov misses with a body shot.
Hughes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hughes.
Hughes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nurbolatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
Nurbolatov gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch.
Nurbolatov can't get the takedown. #BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Hughes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurbolatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Nurbolatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Nurbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurbolatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurbolatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes works over Nurbolatov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurbolatov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hughes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nurbolatov.#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes scores with a knee to the head.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Nurbolatov shakes it off.
Nurbolatov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Nurbolatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hughes is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes is looking to clinch but Nurbolatov is avoiding it.
Hughes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hughes throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Nurbolatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurbolatov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes connects with a jab.
Nurbolatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hughes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurbolatov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurbolatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Stevie Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.#T1#
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Nurbolatov pushes him off.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurbolatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurbolatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes stalks Nurbolatov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurbolatov's face. Nurbolatov staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been informed that Nurbolatov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurbolatov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nurbolatov darts in looking for a takedown but Hughes gets double underhooks and turns Nurbolatov into the cage. #T2#
Nurbolatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurbolatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nurbolatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurbolatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donk. Hughes catches Nurbolatov right on the button with a cross.
Hughes cracks Nurbolatov with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Nurbolatov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. #T3#
Nurbolatov looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hughes is defending well. Nurbolatov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hughes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nurbolatov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Nurbolatov gets a double leg takedown into Conquer Worlrd's guard.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but Conquer Worlrd is keeping the position.
Nurbolatov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Conquer Worlrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Conquer Worlrd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurbolatov is aware though and is defending well.
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.
Nurbolatov passes Conquer Worlrd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurbolatov is looking to stall here but Conquer Worlrd recovers full guard. #T1#
Nurbolatov trying to control but Conquer Worlrd is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov stands and throws Conquer Worlrd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Conquer Worlrd is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conquer Worlrd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Nurbolatov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nurbolatov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Nurbolatov has hold of Conquer Worlrd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Conquer Worlrd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking to isolate an arm here. Conquer Worlrd doesn't see it coming and as Nurbolatov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nurbolatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Nurbolatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Snow instigates a clinch.
Nurbolatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Snow misses with the head strike. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Nurbolatov fails with the takedown.
John Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurbolatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow scores with a punch to the head.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nurbolatov shoots in and bounces Snow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Snow has his feet on Nurbolatov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Snow misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Snow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snow lands a right hand.
Nurbolatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurbolatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurbolatov is defended easily by Snow.
Snow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurbolatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Snow cracks Nurbolatov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snow cracks a nice hook into Nurbolatov's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurbolatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Snow as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Nurbolatov has his takedown stuffed
and Nurbolatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Snow. No joy for Nurbolatov on that attempt.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurbolatov off the cage and back into range.
Snow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurbolatov dives in and grabs Snow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes down on Nurbolatov's head and hops out.
Nurbolatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov looks winded!
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Snow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurbolatov goes for a takedown attempt but Snow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Nurbolatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Snow cracks Nurbolatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snow.
Nurbolatov drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurbolatov at a distance.
Snow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nurbolatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurbolatov misses with a takedown
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Snow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurbolatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Snow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurbolatov walks into a left hand. #CL#
Snow has closed the distance and engaged Nurbolatov in a clinch.
Nurbolatov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snow lands a nice uppercut.
Snow scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Nurbolatov's head.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Nurbolatov's ribcage. Nurbolatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Nurbolatov controls the action.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow is pressed up against the cage. Nurbolatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snow down to the mat. Snow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurbolatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Nurbolatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurbolatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Snow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurbolatov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurbolatov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurbolatov.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov wants a takedown.
Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Snow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Snow as he connects with a hook.
Nurbolatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snow circles away.
Nurbolatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Nurbolatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurbolatov on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Snow.
Snow cracks a nice hook into Nurbolatov's ribs.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.
Snow works Nurbolatov's body with a nice hook.
Snow lunges at Nurbolatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurbolatov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurbolatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Snow as Nurbolatov shoots in.
It looked like Snow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Snow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Snow darts in and clinches Nurbolatov up against the cage.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Nurbolatov looking for a takedown.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow tries to work over Nurbolatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow is pressed up against the cage. Nurbolatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snow down to the mat. Snow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurbolatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Snow throws a right hand that Nurbolatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurbolatov also avoids with ease.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Snow lands with a shot to the body.
Snow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow tests Nurbolatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Snow rushes Nurbolatov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
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!
Snow working aggressively here. #BC#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Nurbolatov tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurbolatov. #BC#
Snow manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Snow has Nurbolatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the head.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Snow.
John Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurbolatov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurbolatov blocking some punches. #T3#
Nurbolatov tries to score a body lock takedown but Snow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurbolatov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Snow - just one landing.
Snow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
John Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurbolatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snow avoids it really well and circles away.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurbolatov on the side of the head. #T4#
Nurbolatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurbolatov can do to turn this around?
Snow lands a jab to Nurbolatov's midsection.
Jab, jab by Snow - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurbolatov with a poor takedown
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Snow.#CL#
Snow clinches up against the cage.
Snow tries to work over Nurbolatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Nurbolatov can't get the takedown.
Nurbolatov blocking some punches.
Nurbolatov has Snow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurbolatov blocking some punches.
Nurbolatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurbolatov is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Nurbolatov misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Snow dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurbolatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nurbolatov ducks right into an uppercut from Snow.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow lands a two punch combo.
Nurbolatov has a takedown stuffed.
Snow lands a jab.
Nurbolatov looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Nurbolatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurbolatov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Snow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurbolatov.
John Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniyar Nurbolatov.#CL#
Snow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Nurbolatov avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Nurbolatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurbolatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurbolatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurbolatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Snow darts in and clinches Nurbolatov up against the cage.
Nurbolatov blocking some punches.
Nurbolatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
John Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurbolatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Nurbolatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jab from Snow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Snow. That snapped Nurbolatov's head back. #CL#
Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow stops a takedown attempt from Nurbolatov. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurbolatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurbolatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nurbolatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Nurbolatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurbolatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Snow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurbolatov doesn't seem phased though.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Nurbolatov's head back. #CL#
Snow drives through and clinches with Nurbolatov against the cage.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Snow prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Snow digs a right hand into Nurbolatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurbolatov's gas tank. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Nurbolatov shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Snow moves into range and clinches up with Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurbolatov tries for a takedown but Snow manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniyar Nurbolatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurbolatov.
Nurbolatov looking for a takedown. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow scores with a nice right hand.
Snow works over Nurbolatov's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Snow closes the distance and pushes Nurbolatov back into the cage.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Nurbolatov. #T4#
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nurbolatov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Nurbolatov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Snow kicks off Nurbolatov and gets to his feet.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurbolatov off the cage and back into range.
Nurbolatov shoots and misses
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nurbolatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurbolatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurbolatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snow 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snow!

 

 
 
 
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