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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 70
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Conchobhar jabs at Nordquist's body.
Nordquist dives in for a single leg takedown but Conchobhar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conchobhar throws a series of punches but Nordquist avoids them all with ease.
Nordquist unleashes a big counter combination but Conchobhar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nordquist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Nordquist has Conchobhar up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Nordquist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nordquist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thor Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordquist throws an off balance right hand
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordquist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conchobhar was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordquist.
Nordquist slips under a jab.
Nordquist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nordquist or perhaps it was just good defense by Conchobhar, which made it look bad.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Nordquist saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conchobhar connects with the punch.
Nordquist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conchobhar counters with a huge left! Nordquist is in big trouble! He's backing up but Conchobhar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nordquist from any more damage. A dominating finish by Conchobhar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
An out of breath Herleifr Conchobhar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 62
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Nordquist misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic scores with a hook.
Nordquist tries for a takedown but Republic circles away easily
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordquist tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Republic defends well and Nordquist ends up having to push Republic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Republic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nordquist with a poor takedown
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banana Republic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Nordquist.
Jab from Republic.
Nordquist misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordquist throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordquist scores with a jab to the body.
Nordquist with a poor takedown
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic missing with a left hand there. Nordquist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nordquist.
Nordquist fails with the takedown
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Nordquist is rocked!#CL#
Republic has closed the distance and engaged Nordquist in a clinch.
#BC#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Nordquist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Republic counters with a huge left! Nordquist is in big trouble! He's backing up but Republic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nordquist from any more damage. A dominating finish by Republic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Republic!
A less than humble Banana Republic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 54
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nordquist looks to land a left hand but Meshkov moved out of range nicely.
Nordquist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meshkov works the jab nicely.
Meshkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Nordquist.
Meshkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordquist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordquist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordquist throws a hook to the side of Meshkov's head but Meshkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordquist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordquist tries to bum rush Meshkov with a series of wild strikes but Meshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meshkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Meshkov.
Meshkov lands a nice shot that snaps Nordquist's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordquist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meshkov. Meshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordquist throws a shot from downtown. Meshkov moves away and avoids it.
Nordquist ducks right into an uppercut from Meshkov. #T1#
Nordquist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meshkov misses with a looping right.
Nordquist misses the body punch
and Meshkov counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Nordquist is rocked!
Nordquist walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nordquist limp body while Meshkov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Meshkov! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kekkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordquist throws out a counter right but Kekkonen avoids it with no problem.
Nordquist throws a combination that misses
letting Kekkonen counter with a right hand.
Kekkonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordquist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordquist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Nordquist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nordquist takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kekkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordquist tries to land a front kick but Kekkonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordquist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kekkonen walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Nordquist cracks Kekkonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Kekkonen scores with a four punch combination!
Kekkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordquist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordquist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekkonen lands a nice hook to Nordquist's body. Nordquist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kekkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen steps in with a hook that catches Nordquist right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kekkonen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nordquist looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Kekkonen!
In his post fight interview, Ultima Kekkonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Nordquist lands a big shot that drops Ballsawash! Can he finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Victor Ballsawash has been cut.
Nordquist preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ballsawash is working an open guard so Nordquist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Nordquist engages and cracks Ballsawash with a massive lead left hook - Ballsawash tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Nordquist is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Nordquist! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 30
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Egomi throws an overhand right that lands on Nordquist's shoulder, as Nordquist tries to avoid the shot.
Nordquist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Nordquist misses.
Nordquist throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Nordquist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Egomi doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nordquist misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Nordquist.
Nordquist misses the shot to the body.
Egomi lands a really nice looking cross but Nordquist seems unphased.
Egomi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Egomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordquist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egomi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Nordquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Nordquist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egomi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Egomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordquist throws a body shot but no joy.
Egomi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nordquist misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Nordquist misses with a jab to the body
letting Egomi counter with a right hand. #ROC#Nordquist is rocked!
Egomi ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Nordquist out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aron Egomi!
After winning the bout, Aron Egomi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 24
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist scores with a nice strike.
Hill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordquist on the side of the head.
Nordquist defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Nordquist sees coming a mile off.
Nordquist tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Nordquist's head but Nordquist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Nordquist closes the distance and clinches.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nordquist.
Nordquist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill misses with an elbow over the top.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nordquist as Hill tries to tie him up.
Nordquist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Nordquist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Nordquist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nordquist has Hill pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Hill misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordquist misses the target.#CL#
Nordquist closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Hill slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Nordquist fails to land.
Hill lands a knee to the body.
Hill lands an elbow inside.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nordquist as Hill tries to tie him up.
Nordquist takes an elbow to the temple.
Nordquist misses with the head strike.
Hill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Nordquist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nordquist dodges an elbow strike from Hill.
Nordquist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hill cracks Nordquist with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Hill. #CUT2#It looks like Thor Nordquist has been cut.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Nordquist is breathing heavily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill lands with a right to the head.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nordquist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hill smiles and moves away.
Nordquist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill cracks Nordquist with a hook to the temple - Nordquist is on wobbly legs here! Hill swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nordquist falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hill wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devin Hill!
Devin Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 16
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist connects with a crisp jab.
Mcclean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordquist paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nordquist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mcclean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nordquist tries to escape but Mcclean is in control.
Nordquist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcclean's best efforts.
Nordquist is in trouble now - Mcclean has advanced to mount!
Nordquist looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Nordquist wants to hold on but Mcclean pushes him away.
Mcclean controlling the pace for now.
Nordquist is trying to stand up.
Mcclean trying to control but Nordquist is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcclean working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Nordquist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nordquist manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcclean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist tries to kick Mcclean off but Mcclean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcclean trying to control from half guard but Nordquist is working away.
Nordquist is looking to escape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nordquist is trying to control but Mcclean passes into side control!
Mcclean prevents Nordquist from escaping the position.
Nordquist tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nordquist looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nordquist is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mcclean is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nordquist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nordquist for a finish.
Nordquist just trying to survive but Mcclean is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Mcclean patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcclean tries to get the hooks in deep but Nordquist pushed the leg off.
Mcclean avoiding Nordquist 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Nordquist right now.
#SUB2#
Mcclean is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nordquist has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nordquist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nordquist trying to get back to his feet but Mcclean is in full control for now. #T4#
Nordquist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mcclean wants to control but Nordquist is keeping busy.
Nordquist is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Nordquist right now.
Nordquist is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mcclean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nordquist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thor Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordquist shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcclean tries to sprawl out of it but Nordquist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcclean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcclean feints the counter takedown.
Mcclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcclean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Nordquist there.#CL#
Mcclean gets tackled into the cage by Nordquist. Nordquist maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nordquist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nordquist has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Nordquist jumps into guard, dragging Mcclean to the mat.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but Mcclean is having none of it.
Mcclean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nordquist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcclean stopping the sweep attempt from Nordquist.
Brian Mcclean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcclean stops Nordquist from standing up. #SUB#
Nordquist is looking for a triangle but Mcclean pushes his legs off easily.
Nordquist wants to stand but Mcclean is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordquist throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mcclean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordquist wants to stand and escape but Mcclean is having none of it.
Mcclean connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcclean wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet but Mcclean is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mcclean. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nordquist is wriggling around but Mcclean manages to pass to half guard.
Nordquist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nordquist looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mcclean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nordquist is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Mcclean! |
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Event:
GDL 54:
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nordquist has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Nordquist steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Thompson has been cut.
Nordquist drops Thompson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nordquist follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Nordquist! |
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Event:
GDL 46: Khan vs Mcguire
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nordquist somewhat.
Nordquist tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nordquist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nordquist.#CUT2#It looks like Fernando Martinez has been cut.
Nordquist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordquist looks winded!
Donk. Martinez catches Nordquist right on the button with a cross.
Nordquist misses with a low kick.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Nordquist tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Nordquist.
#T1#
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Nordquist's ribcage. Nordquist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez cracks Nordquist with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
#BC#
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Martinez rushes Nordquist and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nordquist goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Martinez fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Nordquist square on the jaw! Damn, Nordquist is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Martinez! |
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Event:
GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyurin throws a looping overhand right but Nordquist ducks down to avoid it.
Nordquist throws out a loose jab but Tyurin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nordquist.
Tyurin is trying to work for a sweep but Nordquist has mounted him!
Nordquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nordquist prevents Tyurin from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyurin is trying desperately to improve position.
Nordquist controlling from mount. #T1#
Tyurin is working to get back to half guard.
Nordquist content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyurin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyurin 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.#SUB#
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist is taking a breather. Tyurin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nordquist prevents Tyurin from improving his position.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Tyurin has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Tyurin is looking to improve his position.
Tyurin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nordquist. #SUB#
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Tyurin is controlling the position.
Tyurin is refusing to be controlled, as Nordquist sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordquist tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tyurin.
Nordquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordquist wants to stand but Tyurin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Still in half guard, Nordquist seems content to control.#SUB#
Tyurin actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Nordquist 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.
#SUB#
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Tyurin has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nordquist in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Nordquist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyurin tries to bench press Nordquist off him but Nordquist keeps the position.
Nordquist wants to stand but Tyurin is controlling his arm.
Tyurin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nordquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Tyurin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Nordquist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tyurin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyurin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyurin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Tyurin sends Nordquist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyurin is motioning to the referee to let Nordquist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nordquist is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tyurin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nordquist is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyurin finish him?#TD#
Tyurin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordquist uses from the top position. #SUB#
Nordquist has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tyurin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nordquist is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tyurin pulls down on the head and he's put Nordquist to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philipp Tyurin!
After the fight, Philipp Tyurin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 29: Fist vs Boi ll
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Nordquist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nordquist moves in looking to clinch but Matazz pushes him off.#CL2#
Matazz has Nordquist up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordquist tries to break free but Matazz pushes him back against the cage.
Matazz fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Matazz tightens his grip and picks Nordquist up, before dumping him to the ground. Nordquist manages to land in guard.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Matazz is controlling him.
Nordquist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matazz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matazz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordquist is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist wants to sweep here but Matazz controlling him for the moment.
Matazz wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving. #T1#
Nordquist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matazz stops Nordquist from standing up.
Nordquist seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matazz tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Matazz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matazz looks winded!
Nordquist is looking to regain half guard here but Matazz keeps moving and retains side control.
Nordquist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matazz's best efforts.
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet.
Nordquist wants to control but Matazz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nordquist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Matazz working over Nordquist with some ground and pound. Nordquist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nordquist is pressing down on Matazz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nordquist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matazz being controlled here momentarily.
Nordquist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matazz is controlling him. #SU2#
Matazz gets to his feet - Nordquist follows without any prompting. #T3#
Matazz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nordquist to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordquist lands a high kick!
Nordquist connects with the punch.#CL#
Nordquist clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Nordquist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordquist fails with a takedown attempt.
Nordquist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matazz's waist but Matazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nordquist off to one side.
Nordquist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Nordquist lands a left and a right that send Matazz crashing to the mat, dazed. Nordquist thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thor Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matazz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Nordquist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordquist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nordquist somewhat.#T4#
Matazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordquist.
Nordquist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nordquist scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Nordquist rushes Matazz and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Nordquist decides to pull guard.
Nordquist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Nordquist 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#
Nordquist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left and a right from Nordquist both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nordquist.
Nordquist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Matazz as Nordquist shoots in.
Nordquist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matazz but Matazz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matazz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nordquist shoots for a takedown but Matazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matazz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Nordquist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matazz tries to clinch up but Nordquist circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordquist appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist scores with a body shot.
Matazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Nordquist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordquist scores with a hook to the body. Matazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matazz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nordquist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matazz's waist but Matazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nordquist off to one side.
Nordquist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nordquist.
Nordquist shoots in but Matazz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nordquist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nordquist.
Matazz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thor Nordquist is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordquist throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Nordquist moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Nordquist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nordquist clinches up with Matazz and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nordquist breaks the clinch.
Nordquist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Matazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordquist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matazz but Matazz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Nordquist takes the fight into the clinch.
Matazz is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Nordquist gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Matazz is controlling the position.
Matazz is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SU#
Nordquist gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nordquist jabs Matazz right on the nose. Matazz blinks but takes it well.
Nordquist throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nordquist is defended easily by Matazz.
Nordquist lands a high kick!
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nordquist.
Nordquist gets to mount! Matazz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Nordquist controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matazz tries to hold on but Nordquist pushes him away.
Nordquist misses with a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matazz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nordquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Nordquist dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nordquist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nordquist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nordquist tries to pull guard but Matazz holds him up against the cage and eventually Nordquist drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Nordquist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordquist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matazz wants to clinch
and Nordquist counters with a series of strikes. Matazz will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist lands a front kick.
Matazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nordquist lands a head kick. Matazz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nordquist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matazz.#T1#
Matazz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Nordquist moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Nordquist decides to pull guard.
Nordquist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordquist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nordquist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nordquist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Nordquist wants to stand but Matazz is controlling the position.
Nordquist looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordquist, not yet.
Matazz prevents Nordquist from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordquist shoots for a takedown but Matazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matazz needs to keep his hands up - Nordquist had a free shot at his head there.
Nordquist dives in for a single leg takedown but Matazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Nordquist. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nordquist gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nordquist breaks the clinch.
Matazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nordquist!
Nordquist stuffs the takedown attempt from Matazz. Matazz gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Matazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordquist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matazz eats them both and turns towards Nordquist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Nordquist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Nordquist with that takedown attempt.
Matazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordquist connects with a high kick. #CL#
Nordquist has managed to clinch.
#T4##BC#
Nordquist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordquist scores with a head kick. Matazz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matazz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist wants to clinch.
Nordquist connects with a body shot that sends Matazz's belly button to the back.
Nordquist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matazz under the eye.
Matazz misses with a takedown
and Nordquist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Nordquist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nordquist 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Nordquist!
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Event:
GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Bully closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordquist circles away.#CL2#
Nordquist takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nordquist has Bully pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nordquist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bully tumbling to the mat - Nordquist dives into Bully's guard.
Bully is wriggling around but Nordquist manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Bully tries to get to full guard but Nordquist has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Nordquist.#T1#
Nordquist controlling from mount.
Nordquist unloading with bombs!
Nordquist breaks from Bully's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Nordquist is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bully has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nordquist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bully?
Nordquist unloading with bombs!
Nordquist controlling his opponent. #T2#
Nordquist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Nordquist has hold of Bully's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bully manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bully knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nordquist on the ground.
Nordquist breaks from Bully's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Sox Bully has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bully is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nordquist is landing with some decent strikes but Bully is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nordquist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Bully bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bully got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nordquist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bully has managed to get both his arms back between Nordquist's legs - danger averted.
Bully wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Nordquist managing to control the position.
Nordquist 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.#T4##SUB2#
Nordquist working for a triangle but Bully defends it easily.
Nordquist seems keen to control Bully's posture.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Bully is controlling him.
Nordquist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bully manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Nordquist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sox Bully's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nordquist moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Nordquist gets control of Bully's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nordquist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nordquist pulls Bully in to control the position.
Bully is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nordquist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordquist keeping full guard, as Bully tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist is pulling down on Bully's head to control his posture.
Thor Nordquist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bully trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nordquist seems keen to control Bully's posture.#SUB2#
Nordquist has his foot on Bully's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bully works his way back into a safe position though.
Nordquist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bully pushing down on Nordquist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nordquist throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nordquist controlling the position for now.
Bully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nordquist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB#
Bully is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bully is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bully working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bully throws a big right hand that misses.
Bully stops Nordquist from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nordquist, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Nordquist gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nordquist manages to pull guard.
Bully won't allow Nordquist to get back to his feet.
Nordquist is pulling down on Bully's head. It's preventing any offense from Bully, at least for the moment.#SU#
Bully gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bully fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nordquist gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Bully moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bully working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nordquist.
Bully looking for a sweep. Not yet Bully, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Bully is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nordquist presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nordquist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Nordquist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sox Bully's cut.
That's time! Bully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nordquist moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Nordquist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nordquist pulls Bully in close to prevent any damage.
Bully throws a strike but Nordquist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nordquist forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Nordquist escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Nordquist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bully wants to stand back up but Nordquist manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Bully is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nordquist has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bully manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bully wants to control but Nordquist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nordquist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bully wants to improve his position but Nordquist is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Nordquist is working for a submission of some sort.
Nordquist is controlling the pace.
Bully tries to get to full guard but Nordquist has control of the leg. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nordquist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bully wants to control but Nordquist is having none of it.
Nordquist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bully hang on?
Nordquist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nordquist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Nordquist controlling from the full mount.
Bully is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nordquist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nordquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bully really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Nordquist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordquist 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Nordquist!
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