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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modeous Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modeous Kahn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Modeous Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Kahn's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Kahn to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Further stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Kahn controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Kahn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Kahn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahn is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kahn avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Kahn trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Kahn.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Kahn.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Modeous Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn checks a low kick from Nurmagomedov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kahn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modeous Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kahn tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kahn!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahn hang on?
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Kahn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kahn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Kahn is in trouble!
Kahn tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kahn's face.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Kahn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Kahn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nurmagomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Kahn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Kahn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahn!
Nurmagomedov breaks from Kahn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kahn is rocked!
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kahn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Kahn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Kahn tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Kahn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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 throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kahn!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nurmagomedov.
Kahn is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Kahn buck him off.
Kahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes. Kahn can't take much more of this.
Kahn takes a big shot to the side of the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nurmagomedov controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Kahn misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Kahn is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Kahn misses with a double jab
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kahn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Kahn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Kahn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kahn seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nurmagomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Nurmagomedov continues to hold on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Kahn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kahn struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Kahn tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kahn to see if he's OK.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Kahn's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Kahn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Modeous Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Kahn tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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