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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4837 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shahwali Hussainzada (ranked 3540 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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181 cm
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156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shahwali Hussainzada!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussainzada has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hussainzada after a bit of a struggle.
Hussainzada gets control of Nurmagomedov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussainzada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hussainzada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Hussainzada wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hussainzada 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.
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussainzada, not yet.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Hussainzada 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hussainzada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hussainzada manages to kick Nurmagomedov off! Nurmagomedov jumps back into Hussainzada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussainzada wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussainzada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hussainzada 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.
Hussainzada wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussainzada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussainzada wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussainzada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hussainzada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Hussainzada from standing up.
Hussainzada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hussainzada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Hussainzada tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Hussainzada has gone for a leg lock! Nurmagomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hussainzada's guard.
Nurmagomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nurmagomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hussainzada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hussainzada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussainzada keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hussainzada wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov distracts Hussainzada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hussainzada throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control!
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s 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.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hussainzada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hussainzada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussainzada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Hussainzada's hands but Hussainzada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurmagomedov defending well though.
Hussainzada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Hussainzada content to control rather than advance.
Shahwali Hussainzada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussainzada is looking to pass Nurmagomedov's guard but actually Nurmagomedov recovers to full guard.
That's two 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.
Nurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussainzada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Hussainzada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussainzada tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Hussainzada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Hussainzada sprawls well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussainzada leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hussainzada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Hussainzada shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hussainzada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hussainzada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurmagomedov to the mat! Nurmagomedov manages to get full guard.
Hussainzada looking to pass the guard.
Hussainzada sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nurmagomedov's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussainzada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hussainzada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hussainzada 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Hussainzada pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shahwali Hussainzada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hussainzada sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hussainzada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurmagomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussainzada counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussainzada dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussainzada defends well.
Hussainzada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada distracts Nurmagomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Hussainzada pushes his legs off easily.
Hussainzada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Hussainzada stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussainzada.
Hussainzada controls the position from side control.
Hussainzada swings around for an armbar but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hussainzada's guard.
Hussainzada wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussainzada wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Hussainzada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Hussainzada is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hussainzada wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hussainzada is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hussainzada avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Hussainzada gets back to full guard.
Hussainzada wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussainzada is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahwali Hussainzada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussainzada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahwali Hussainzada!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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