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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Slice (ranked 2779 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 319 p4p, 352 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Slice lands a nice looking body shot.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Slice avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Slice counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov lunges at Slice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slice's hand.
Slice misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Slice fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Slice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Slice's guard and throws a big left but Slice blocks it.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slice has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov passes Slice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov works over Slice with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slice throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Nurmagomedov jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Slice throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left to the body.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slice is rocked!
A lazy left from Slice finds it's target.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Slice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slice is looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov is avoiding it.
Slice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Bartholomew Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
A big left from Slice misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Slice drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bartholomew Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov cracks Slice with a good jab.
Slice throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Nurmagomedov and Slice goes tumbling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Slice is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nurmagomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Slice from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nurmagomedov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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