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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Benji Bonanno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Bonanno can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Bonanno is trying to trip Nurmagomedov. He has hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bonanno persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bonanno (2) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Bonanno wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonanno 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bonanno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanno looking to pass the guard.
Bonanno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bonanno preventing the sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Bonanno tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bonanno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bonanno continues to stall.#T4#
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Bonanno tries to pass. #T5#
Bonanno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bonanno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bonanno (5) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonanno off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bonanno (5) vs (4) Nurmagomedov
Bonanno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nurmagomedov.
#T7##T8##T9#
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.#T12##T13##T14#
Nurmagomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonanno takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Benji Bonanno is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Benji Bonanno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ruud Altena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Altena and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Altena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Altena jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Altena tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Altena tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Altena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Altena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Altena tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nurmagomedov smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Altena prevents the takedown attempt.
Altena is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nurmagomedov to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Altena pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altena has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Altena looking to control.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altena is keeping the position for now.
Altena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Altena tries to get out of the position.
Altena trying to control the position here.
Altena wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Altena is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Altena has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Altena is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Altena is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Altena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Altena (0) vs (3) Nurmagomedov#T5#
Altena can't do much from the bottom here.
Altena is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Nurmagomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Altena's shoulder. That is not cool.
Altena is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Altena tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Altena trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Nurmagomedov working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altena is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Altena (4) vs (3) Nurmagomedov#T9#
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Altena has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Altena has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Nurmagomedov staying busy and making it hard for Altena to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to break free.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Altena just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Altena working for a choke but Nurmagomedov is defending well. #T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Altena'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.#T12#
Nurmagomedov tries to escape the position.
Altena is trying to stick to Nurmagomedov's back but Nurmagomedov is turning into Altena. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Altena's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagomedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Altena (4) vs (5) Nurmagomedov
Altena keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Altena trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Altena has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Altena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Altena is retaining full guard. #T14#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurmagomedov wins on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nick Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (5) vs (2) Anderson#T2#
Anderson tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Anderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (7) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nurmagomedov'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.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson gets full guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (10) vs (2) Anderson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6#
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson tries to control but Nurmagomedov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
Nurmagomedov gets his hands free as Anderson looks to control.
Anderson is really stuck here.
Nurmagomedov gets his hands free as Anderson looks to control.
Anderson tries to escape but Nurmagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
What can Anderson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
Nurmagomedov biding his time, controlling Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Nurmagomedov.
Anderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Nurmagomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nurmagomedov not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nurmagomedov controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
#T10#
Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (15) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Anderson with the active half guard here but Nurmagomedov passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (18) vs (4) Anderson#T12#
Anderson stops Nurmagomedov from passing to mount.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson trying to remain calm as Nurmagomedov controls from the top position.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Nurmagomedov controls the position. #T13#
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nurmagomedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (20) vs (4) Anderson
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Anderson tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.#T14#
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurmagomedov takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shahriyar Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagomedov down to the mat. Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD#
Chai lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov controlling Chai's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Chai passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Nurmagomedov is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Chai control the position.
Nurmagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Chai is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
Chai is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #T5#
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there. #T6#
Chai controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Chai is positioning himself well to prevent Nurmagomedov advancing to mount.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T8#
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Nurmagomedov prevents Chai from improving his position.#T9#
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Chai wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai continues to stall.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep. #T14#
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Chai is heads and Nurmagomedov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Nurmagomedov wins on points by 3 to 2.
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dante Black!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Black jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Black
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Black#T1#
Black trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Black trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Black is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Black is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Black is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Black trying to control the position.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
#T5#
Black keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Black controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Black is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Black's control of his arms but Black is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Black seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Black's control of his arms but Black is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.#T11#
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Black is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #T12#
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Black is adopting a defensive guard.
Black is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T13#
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nurmagomedov is heads and Black is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Nurmagomedov takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Vieira misses with a head kick.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Vieira darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Vieira stalls.
Nurmagomedov working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Vieira digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.#T1#
Vieira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vieira.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vieira scores with a nice strike.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Vieira clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vieira is out of range and Nurmagomedov settles back down. #T2#
Vieira cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Vieira. #KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a left and a right that sends Vieira crashing to the canvas! Nurmagomedov dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Vieira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Vieira gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Nurmagomedov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A victorious Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 4: Conquer All
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Nurmagomedov.
Volarus misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volarus needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Volarus to the ground! Nurmagomedov dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Volarus is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Volarus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Volarus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volarus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volarus tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Volarus scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nurmagomedov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nurmagomedov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Goode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goode tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goode throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Goode misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Goode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov sizes up Goode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
Goode smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goode blocks a jab.#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Goode misses.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goode swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Goode right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Goode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goode moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Goode counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Goode clinches up against the cage.
Goode is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Goode misses with some punches.
#T2#
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goode.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Goode works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Goode to work.
Goode working aggressively here.
Goode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goode blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC#
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goode throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Goode has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
#BC#
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Goode sprawling to the canvas. Nurmagomedov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Goode hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Eli Goode has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goode to stand up.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Goode darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodes head. #T4#
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Goode.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
#BC#
Goode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goode circles away quickly and effectively.
Goode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Goode gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goode works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Goode strikes.
Goode is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CL#
Goode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goode lands a body shot.
Goode unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmagomedov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goode is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmagomedov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Goode!
A less than humble Eli Goode 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:
RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.#CUT#It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Nurmagomedov's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Owens throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range. #T1#
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Owens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick. Nurmagomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Owens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Owens tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Owens throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#That has opened up Grant Owens's cut even more.
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!
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands with a slapping head kick.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Owens thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Owens throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Owens misses with a looping right.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owens's head backwards.
Crunch! Owens slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
A low kick lands for Owens.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Owens moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Owens finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Owens slips under a jab.
Owens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov blocks it well.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Owens misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whack! Owens lands a heavy head kick that drops Nurmagomedov. The ref tackles Owens to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nurmagomedov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Grant Owens! |
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Event:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thibodeaux.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Thibodeaux drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov prevents Thibodeaux from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov's coaches at Latin Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thibodeaux tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
A lull in the action here as Thibodeaux stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagomedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thibodeaux's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagomedov!
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Thibodeaux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thibodeaux pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thibodeaux 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 lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thibodeaux is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
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!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left right combination that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat - Nurmagomedov wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Thibodeaux out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Rollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollo.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Rollo. Rollo maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollo. Rollo obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Rollo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rollo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Rollo thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Rollo saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rollo tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollo with a nice calf kick.
Rollo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Rollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Rollo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Rollo moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollo blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rollo.
Rollo throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Nurmagomedov sends Rollo down but not out. Nurmagomedov dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Rollo is rocked!
Rollo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oh Rollo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollo is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rollo seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up and beckons Rollo to his feet.
Rollo slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Rollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts. #CL#
Rollo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rollo misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Nurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Rollo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov connects with the punch.
Rollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
A nice leg kick from Rollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Rollo tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollo looks to throw a body kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Rollo counters with a good low kick that Nurmagomedov was not able to check.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollo.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Rollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Rollo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Rollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rollo is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.#KD2#
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rollo sprawling to the canvas. Nurmagomedov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rollo hang on? #SU2#
Nurmagomedov stands up and beckons Rollo to join him on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Rollo's head but Rollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rollo thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Rollo counters with a head kick.
Rollo throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Rollo's shoulder, as Rollo tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Rollo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Rollo throws a body kick.
Rollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollo momentarily.
#KD2#
Nurmagomedov catches Rollo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rollo to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Nurmagomedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rollo, up you get!
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov wobbles Rollo with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nurmagomedov dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rollo to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE X8
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Fergusson with a hook.
Fergusson throws a lazy body kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Fergusson is looking for the big counter here.
Fergusson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov backing away here, and Fergusson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Fergusson clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Fergusson thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fergusson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it. #T1#
Fergusson throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson feints a counter leg kick.
Fergusson misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
And Fergusson responds with a good body kick, but Nurmagomedov manages to step out the way in time.
Fergusson tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Fergusson right on the button with a cross.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Fergusson.
Fergusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Fergusson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fergusson tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fergusson blocks an uppercut.
Fergusson misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Fergusson.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Fergusson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Fergusson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Fergusson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Fergusson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fergusson. Fergusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Fergusson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fergusson slips under a jab.
Fergusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Fergusson defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Fergusson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurmagomedov back to the cage. Fergusson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Fergusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov punishes Fergusson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fergusson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fergusson.
Fergusson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergusson scrambles back to his feet.
Fergusson looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov backing away here, and Fergusson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fergusson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fergusson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov backs away from a small jab... but Fergusson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Nurmagomedov crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fergusson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shane Fergusson!
After winning the bout, Shane Fergusson 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:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kouame scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Kouame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kouame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Kouame moved out of range nicely.
Kouame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kouame connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Kouame lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kouame misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Kouame counters with a straight right hand.
Kouame looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Kouame throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Kouame with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kouame lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Nurmagomedov's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Kouame avoids the punch easily.
Kouame looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kouame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kouame just misses with a punch to the body.
Kouame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kouame has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Kouame's head but Kouame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kouame throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
letting Kouame counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kouame is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Kouame blocks it.
Kouame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Kouame takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but Kouame scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kouame.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab
and Kouame counters with a nice uppercut.
Kouame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kouame slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kouame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Kouame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kouame connects with a body shot.
Kouame lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Kouame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kouame slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Kouame cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kouame counter with a right hand.
and Kouame counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nurmagomedov! He's just covering up as Kouame starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaya Kouame!
Yaya Kouame seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaver throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Shaver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Shaver pushes down on Nurmagomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Shaver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Shaver being controlled here momentarily.
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov pushes Shaver off looking to stand but Shaver dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaver thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
Nurmagomedov is staying active underneath Shaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Shaver is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Shaver.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaver.
Shaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Shaver.
Nurmagomedov lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Ward Shaver has been cut.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Shaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Shaver's ribs.
Shaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov sets himself, and Shaver steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurmagomedov avoids it this time.
Shaver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaver tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaver off to one side.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Shaver manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov Throws a clean left jab. Nurmagomedov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Shaver's chin! Shaver crumbles to the ground and Nurmagomedov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov 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:
RISE 65:
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Murska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murska misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murska lands with a good body shot.
Novak defending well as Murska loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak throws a shot to the body.
Murska thuds a left hand into Novak's body.
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Novak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murska lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska throws a one two combo.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Murska misses with a right hand
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
Ispa Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Murska misses.
Novak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novak is looking to wear down Murska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Murska counters by clinching up.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow. #BC#
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Murska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murska throws an off balance right hand
and Novak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Novak lands a jab to Murska's midsection.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Murska slips a straight right by Novak.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
Murska stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Murska finds it's way through Novak's defenses.
Murska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Murska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murska throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murska misses with a lunging right hand
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Novak scores with a decent looking hook.
Novak takes a swing at Murska's ribcage but misses.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Novak is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Novak cracks Murska with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murska looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Novak finish him?
#ROC#Murska is rocked!
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Murska is still on wobbly legs! Can Novak finish him?
Murska looks winded!
Novak lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murska up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Novak from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murska's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak! |
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SENSEI FC 18
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Murska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oka circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murska. Oka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Oka misses.
Oka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Oka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murska looks to land a combination but Oka avoids it well.
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Oka slips the punch.
Oka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murska as he avoids it easily.
Murska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oka looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Murska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oka.
Murska appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Murska does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murska.
Oka ducks under a wild hook from Murska.
Oka just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Oka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murska throws a combination. Oka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oka looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Oka looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Murska tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oka manages to circle out of the way.
Murska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oka.
Murska throws a jab but it's blocked by Oka.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oka manages to avoid it.
Murska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oka thuds a left hand into Murska's body.
Oka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murska rather than just go for the knockout.
Oka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murska misses with a straight right.
Murska looks to throw the jab but Oka is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ispa Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oka throws a jab but it's blocked by Murska.
Murska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oka.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murska. Oka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oka shoots in and drives through. Murska sprawls well.
Donk. Murska catches Oka right on the button with a cross.
Oka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murska scores with a jab to the body.
Murska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oka tries to move into range but Murska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.
Oka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Oka both land. Nice combination.
Murska feints a jab promting Oka to slip. Murska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murska slips a jab and a cross from Oka.
Oka tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Murska throws a jab but it's blocked by Oka.
Oka shoots in but no luck this time.
Ispa Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenjiro Oka.
Murska with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Murska.
Oka blocks a jab.
Oka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murska was well out of range. Poor timing from Oka.
Murska thuds his right hand into Oka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Murska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oka is trying to pull guard but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Oka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oka backwards.
Oka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murska pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Murska lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Murska.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oka backwards.
Murska scores with a hook to the body.
Oka looks winded!
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oka tries for a takedown but Murska manages to get underhooks.
Oka misses with some punches.
Murska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oka takes a shot to the head.
Murska scores with a shot to the side of Oka's head.
Murska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oka backwards.
Oka is trying to pull guard but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
Murska scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oka or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murska stalling the fight.
Murska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murska throws out a powerful jab.
Oka misses with a hook. Murska ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Murska misses.
Kenjiro Oka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oka misses the shot to the body.
Murska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murska.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Murska.
Oka is looking to break free of the clinch but Murska has double underhooks.
Murska pushes Oka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murska.
Murska lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Murska.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Oka is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Murska.
Murska scores with a shot to the side of Oka's head.
Oka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oka can do to turn this around?
Murska scores with a shot to the side of Oka's head. #T1#
Murska lands a shot to the body.
Murska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Murska.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murska.
Murska stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Oka looking for a takedown.
Murska is pushing Oka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oka backwards.
Oka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ispa Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenjiro Oka.
Oka wants to take the fight to the mat but Murska manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Murska.
A shot in the inside from Murska. #T2#
A short uppercut from Murska.
Oka looking for a takedown.
Oka looking for a takedown.
Murska cracks Oka with a nice body shot.
Murska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Murska.
Murska is leaning against Oka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murska works on Oka's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ispa Murska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Murska.
A short left from Murska.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Murska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Murska.
Murska lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Murska.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Oka takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murska.
Murska is struggling to control the position.
Murska lands a nice shot to the body.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oka backwards.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Murska is pressed up against the cage. Oka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murska down to the mat. Murska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oka dives in and grabs Murska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murska pushes down on Oka's head and hops out.
Murska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Oka.
Oka motions for Murska to come forward. Oka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oka backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Murska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oka.
#CL#
Murska clinches up against the cage.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head.
Oka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murska to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Murska.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oka backwards.
Murska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murska scores with a shot to the side of Oka's head.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Oka is rocked!
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oka is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Oka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska is leaning against Oka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oka is working for takedown but Murska is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murska pushes Oka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murska.
Murska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murska walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murska swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murska! |
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