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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nurmagemedov's choice of entrance music: Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster. Khabib Nurmagemedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagemedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thong Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thong Song is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagemedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagemedov misses with a head shot. Thong Song uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurmagemedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thong Song is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but Thong Song is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagemedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thong Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thong Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagemedov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagemedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thong Song has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagemedov has managed to get both his arms back between Thong Song's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagemedov works over Thong Song with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagemedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagemedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagemedov preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov looking to sit in guard and control but Thong Song gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thong Song looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagemedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nurmagemedov lands a couple of digs.
Thong Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thong Song keeping moving, preventing Nurmagemedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagemedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagemedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagemedov is looking to pass into half guard but Thong Song pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thong Song is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thong Song trying to control but Nurmagemedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagemedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thong Song is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song wants to control from the top but Nurmagemedov keeps moving.
Nurmagemedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nurmagemedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thong Song defending well though.
Nurmagemedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thong Song is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagemedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thong Song's thigh. Thong Song counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thong Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagemedov wants to pass the guard but Thong Song is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagemedov trying to control but Thong Song is working from the bottom.
Nurmagemedov works over Thong Song with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagemedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thong Song's head.
Thong Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Thong Song, not yet.
Nurmagemedov works over Thong Song with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagemedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagemedov looking to sit in guard and control but Thong Song gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thong Song looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagemedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagemedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nurmagemedov sprawls well. Nurmagemedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thong Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagemedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov wants to pass the guard but Thong Song is defending well.
Nurmagemedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song tries to roll over but Nurmagemedov keeps him under control.
Thong Song is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Nurmagemedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thong Song avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagemedov.
Khabib Nurmagemedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagemedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thong Song could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagemedov has cracked it and Thong Song is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagemedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagemedov!
Khabib Nurmagemedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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