Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Assndrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assndrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Assndrop's control of his arms but Assndrop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Assndrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Assndrop's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Assndrop is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov cracks Assndrop with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assndrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assndrop is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Assndrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Assndrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Assndrop's guard and throws a big left but Assndrop blocks it.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Assndrop is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assndrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Assndrop keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Assndrop throws up his legs and catches Nurmagomedov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nurmagomedov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Assndrop! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurits Assndrop!
After winning the bout, Maurits Assndrop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Turcotte misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Turcotte has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turcotte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turcotte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Turcotte. #T3#
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Turcotte lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte cracks Nurmagomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turcotte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turcotte takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Turcotte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Turcotte defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turcotte sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Turcotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turcotte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand. #ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turcotte's waist but Turcotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Turcotte throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Turcotte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and Nurmagomedov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Turcotte! He's just covering up as Nurmagomedov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Pavlek clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlek fails to land.
Pavlek prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavlek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pavlek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Pavlek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavlek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Pavlek looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pavlek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Pavlek from controlling successfully.
Pavlek won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov controls Pavlek momentarily but Pavlek frees himself.
Pavlek wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pavlek rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Pavlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlek blocks an uppercut.
Pavlek misses with an elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavlek backwards.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlek.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Pavlek. #TD#
Nurmagomedov jumps guard and drags Pavlek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Pavlek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlek 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 is pulling down on Pavlek's head to control his posture. #T3#
Pavlek postures up.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlek is one step ahead there. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlek is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but instead Pavlek has moved into half guard. #T4#
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlek prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Pavlek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Pavlek's head to control him but Pavlek postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavlek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakov Pavlek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov lunges at Pavlek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlek's hand. #CL2#
Pavlek gets a clinch.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Pavlek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Nurmagomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pavlek can't fight it off and eventually Nurmagomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlek is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlek is keeping the position for now.
Pavlek working a defensive guard here.
Pavlek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavlek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Pavlek wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlek holds on and takes a little breather.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlek is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pavlek misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlek.
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.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pavlek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Pavlek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Pavlek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pavlek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Pavlek gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Pavlek manages to retain guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Pavlek's guard and throws a big left but Pavlek blocks it.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Pavlek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Pavlek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.#CL2#
Pavlek has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pavlek - that landed with a thud.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavlek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlek pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Pavlek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Pavlek avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Pavlek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavlek walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Pavlek. #T1##CL2#
Pavlek has managed to clinch.
Pavlek blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek. #TD#
Nurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Pavlek to the mat.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlek is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.#T2#
Pavlek postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavlek stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pavlek clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches. #TD#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pavlek has picked Nurmagomedov up and slammed him! Nurmagomedov can't keep hold of the triangle and Pavlek manages to pass to side control!
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pavlek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Pavlek's posture but Pavlek avoids it.
Pavlek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nurmagomedov's legs.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlek trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Nurmagomedov prevents Pavlek from improving position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlek advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Pavlek isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlek controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakov Pavlek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pavlek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakov Pavlek!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakov Pavlek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurmagomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
John throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John is looking to score with low kicks.
John throws a one two combo.
John throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John misses the shot to the body.
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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from John misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
John throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
John is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
John tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nurmagomedov manages to move to mount!
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov won't let John get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nurmagomedov dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
John is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
John has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
John is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T2#
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but John is having none of it.
John really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. John can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
John tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
John taking shots to the head.
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 John's face. #ROC#John is rocked!
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
John is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov connects with a bit shot that sees John covering up! More strikes from Nurmagomedov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nurmagomedov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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.

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Mesquita digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Richard Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Mesquita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Nurmagomedov cracks Mesquita with a nice body shot.
Mesquita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmagomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Mesquita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita misses the jab.#T3#
Mesquita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Nice jab there from Mesquita.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Mesquita had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Mesquita slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mesquita swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Mesquita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mesquita, as that shot connected. #TD#
Mesquita gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmagomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nurmagomedov down.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is controlling the pace.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Mesquita is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mesquita is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita passes to full mount!
Mesquita controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurmagomedov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurmagomedov shrugs it off. #T4#
Mesquita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mesquita working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mesquita working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nurmagomedov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita dominated that second round.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurmagomedov is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov manages to get to full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesquita trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita scores with a body shot. #TD#
Mesquita manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nurmagomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Nurmagomedov's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov is still trying to improve position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurmagomedov pinned against the cage. Nurmagomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mesquita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mesquita misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mesquita lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.#TD#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nurmagomedov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Nurmagomedov defends.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Mesquita has mounted him!
Mesquita tries to control but Nurmagomedov wriggling away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Mesquita controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mesquita has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nurmagomedov's face. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurmagomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is working Mesquita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita had his way with Khabib Nurmagomedov in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mesquita.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Richard Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Mesquita connects with a looping right hand.
Mesquita lands a body shot.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Richard Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita works over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesquita trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mesquita, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:44
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:44
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita retains his lightweight title!

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Ryhein throws a big shot that misses.
Ryhein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Ryhein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryhein misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryhein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryhein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryhein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryhein was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryhein trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ryhein has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryhein working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov cracks Ryhein with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ryhein is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ryhein looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryhein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ryhein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryhein's head.
Nurmagomedov works over Ryhein with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ryhein taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Ryhein can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ryhein!
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Ryhein to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Ryhein wriggling away.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Ryhein is staying in there.
Nurmagomedov prevents Ryhein from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov working Ryhein over with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Ryhein is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow - Ryhein is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ryhein is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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.

Event: Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Matthew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthew counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Matthew in a clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to trip Matthew. He has hold of a leg but Matthew is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Matthew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Matthew content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.#T2#
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthew's guard. #REVB#
Matthew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Matthew is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Matthew is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthew is keeping the position for now.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthew.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthew's head.
We've been told by Matthew's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthew misses its target.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Matthew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Matthew avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Matthew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov rushes Matthew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Matthew breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Matthew tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Matthew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Matthew misses with the head strike.
Matthew lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Matthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthew counters with a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthew tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Matthew tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthew is looking to counter punch.
Patrick Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Matthew slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Matthew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Nurmagomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matthew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthew ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Matthew lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Matthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthew lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Matthew throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Matthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Matthew is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
enabling Matthew to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Matthew slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Matthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthew tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Matthew breaks from the clinch.
Matthew takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Matthew tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Matthew thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Patrick Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matthew misses with a looping right.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthew swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Matthew cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthew misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov jabs Matthew right on the nose. Matthew blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Matthew sprawls well.
Matthew throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Matthew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthew defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Matthew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Matthew swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Matthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Matthew moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Matthew was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew.
Matthew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Matthew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Matthew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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.

Event: Bellicose XXXIV
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Furriel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Furriel throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Furriel is rocked!
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Furriel avoids it easily.
Furriel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Furriel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nurmagomedov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Furriel. Nurmagomedov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Kamir moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamir lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamir.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kamir to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Kamir with an uppercut!
Kamir with a nice calf kick.
Kamir throws a shot to the body.
Kamir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kamir throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagomedov backpedaling.
Kamir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Kamir lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Kamir slips the punch.
It seemed like Kamir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamir misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kamir.
Kamir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kamir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov misses with the head strike.
Kamir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov. #BC2#
Kamir manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kamir ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Nurmagomedov pushes Kamir up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamir pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamir backwards.
Kamir gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kamir avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage. #BC2#
Kamir breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Shalak Kamir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamir throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kamir's shoulder, as Kamir tries to avoid the shot.
Kamir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamir throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Kamir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamir throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamir throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Shalak Kamir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamir throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Kamir.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Kamir.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Kamir cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamir thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamir misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamir.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamir. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Kamir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kamir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamir circles away. #CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Kamir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamir tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamir.
Nice body punch from Kamir. #T4#
Kamir prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamir tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamir.
Kamir misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamir misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Kamir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamir misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kamir.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamir controls his hands. #BC2#
Kamir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamir throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shalak Kamir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kamir seems unphased.
Kamir misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Kamir is avoiding it.
Kamir throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Kamir is rocked!
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamir throws a one two combo.
Kamir avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kamir's shoulder, as Kamir tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Kamir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Kamir. #T1#
Kamir avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Kamir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Kamir lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamir's hands.
Kamir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nurmagomedov.
Kamir swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Kamir.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamir controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamir's elbow.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Kamir prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Kamir blocks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kamir can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action. #BC2#
Kamir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Kamir against the cage.
Kamir misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kamir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Kamir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamir misses with a straight left.
Kamir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Kamir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kamir controls the action. #T3#
Kamir looking to slow down the pace here.
Kamir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamir prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Kamir scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kamir controls the action.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kamir avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamir's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Kamir breaks the clinch.
Kamir throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kamir down! Nurmagomedov is looking to finish but Kamir is intelligently defending himself.
Kamir is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov gets to his feet and stands over Kamir, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kamir felt that one! Nurmagomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kamir from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Aengus misses with a right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov. #CL#
Aengus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aengus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aengus looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Aengus wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aengus backwards. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aengus can't fight it off and eventually Nurmagomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Aengus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Aengus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow. #BC#
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Aengus lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Aengus drops Nurmagomedov with a beautiful combination! Nurmagomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aengus is looking for the KO!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Aengus is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Aengus finish him?
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aengus thinking.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Aengus scores with a nice strike.
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a huge left! Aengus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nurmagomedov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aengus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Matthew throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Matthew is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthew.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthew moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthew lands an overhand right.#T1#
Matthew scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthew, which made it look bad.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Matthew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Matthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Matthew scores with a nice right hand.
Matthew misses with a hook.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Matthew misses with a right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand. #T2#
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Matthew does no damage.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter the offense by Matthew and move into the clinch.
Matthew throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew with a jab.#CL#
Nurmagomedov has Matthew up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthew.
Matthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Matthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Matthew blocks with his arms.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Matthew tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthew blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthew.
Matthew tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Matthew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Matthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthew. #BC2#
Matthew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matthew is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stall here but Matthew recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Matthew is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Matthew is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthew controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov cracks Matthew with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Matthew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.#CL#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Matthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Nurmagomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthew backwards.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthew blocks an elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Nurmagomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthew dodges an elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Matthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Matthew.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthew.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches. #T2#
Matthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Matthew gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthew misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthew lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthew.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
Nurmagomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands a body punch.
Matthew lands an uppercut.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Matthew misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov pushes Matthew back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmagomedov.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Matthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew blocks the elbow strike.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Matthew dodges an elbow strike from Nurmagomedov. #T4#
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
A short right from Matthew on the inside.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov lands with a left to the head.
Matthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Matthew.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthew.#CL#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthew.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthew avoiding damage as Nurmagomedov throws knees to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthew pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Matthew blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Matthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthew throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthew lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Matthew throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nurmagomedov lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthew.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew lands a left hand.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Matthew.
Nurmagomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patrick Matthew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
Matthew lands a body shot.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov pushes Matthew back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Matthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
A short body shot lands from Matthew as the two fighters clinch.
Matthew lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov gets through Matthew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthew.
Matthew tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew avoids a wild elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Matthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew blocks an elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthew.
Nurmagomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land. #T4#
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Matthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards. #BC2#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov misses the body punch
and Matthew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Matthew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but Matthew is avoiding it.
A cross from Matthew lands.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Matthew shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Matthew.
I've got Matthew winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Matthew!
Patrick Matthew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Furriel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nurmagomedov as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
Furriel darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Furriel into the cage. #TD2#
Furriel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Furriel stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Furriel pushing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Furriel uses it to pass to side control.
Furriel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well.
Furriel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Furriel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Furriel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Furriel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Furriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Furriel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Furriel trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov's coaches at Casa Steel 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.
Nurmagomedov dodges the ground and pound from Furriel.
Furriel throws an elbow but Nurmagomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Furriel working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Furriel off but Furriel is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Furriel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Furriel off him but Furriel keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Furriel control the position.
Furriel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Furriel lands a nice forearm strike.
Furriel trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Furriel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Furriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Furriel in side control, throwing shots but Nurmagomedov defends. #SUB2#
Furriel tries for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Furriel misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Furriel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furriel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furriel throws an elbow but Nurmagomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Furriel trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Furriel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Furriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Furriel but great work by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Furriel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov connects with the punch.#TD2#
Furriel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Furriel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Furriel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Furriel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Furriel but great work by Nurmagomedov.
Furriel seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Furriel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Furriel is trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound. #T1#
Furriel struggling a bit here.
Furriel tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Furriel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Furriel is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furriel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Furriel regains half guard.
Furriel is trying to control but can't.
Furriel is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcos Furriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furriel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Furriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Furriel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furriel cracks Nurmagomedov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Furriel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furriel has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Furriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furriel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Furriel from controlling successfully.
Furriel throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control Furriel's posture.
Furriel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Furriel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nurmagomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furriel has Nurmagomedov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Furriel looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcos Furriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Furriel closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Furriel pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Furriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
A short right from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Furriel jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with Furriel around his waist. Furriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Furriel.
Furriel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nurmagomedov prevents it.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a knee strike.
Furriel avoids a wild elbow strike from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Furriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Furriel is working for takedown but Nurmagomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Furriel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the side of Furriel's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Furriel is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Furriel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nurmagomedov regains guard.
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.
Furriel wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Furriel won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Furriel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Furriel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Furriel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Furriel 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.
Furriel trying to mount his opponent but Nurmagomedov defends it. #T3#
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furriel.
Nurmagomedov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Furriel.
Furriel chips away with some ground and pound.
Furriel is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
Furriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Furriel has passed into half guard.
Furriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurmagomedov's head. #T4##SUB2#
Furriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Furriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Furriel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furriel is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Furriel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcos Furriel!

Event: Bellicose 141
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Mills clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Mills pulls guard effortlessly.
Mills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov is working Mills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov works over Mills with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Mills is rocked!
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mills controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurmagomedov distracts Mills with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Mills is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mills is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mills seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mills is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Mills is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Mills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Mills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Mills.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagomedov forces his way into half guard.
Mills manages to get to full guard.
Mills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Mills has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mills with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov working Mills over with strikes.
Mills on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mills has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills strikes from the bottom but Nurmagomedov passes into mount!
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mills in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mills 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 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 130 - Prospects 11
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Boles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Boles misses its target.
Boles walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boles wants to control the position but Nurmagomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boles defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boles wants to get back to full guard.
Boles taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Boles is a slippery customer.
Boles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Boles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Boles wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Boles is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Boles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boles gets full guard.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Boles keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Nurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Boles is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boles defending well though.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boles's head.
Boles wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Boles is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boles defending well though.
Boles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Boles is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Boles's head.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boles keeps working. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Boles is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Boles is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Boles is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Boles is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov looks to clinch
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Boles counters with a left to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boles was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boles's head.#T1#
Boles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boles's head.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Boles's temple.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boles is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Boles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Boles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nurmagomedov jumps into side control!#T3#
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Boles is defending the strikes.
Boles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nurmagomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Boles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boles keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Boles's temple.
Boles is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Boles's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Boles is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov working Boles over with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov cracks Boles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Boles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Boles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
Boles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Boles is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boles blocks it with crossed arms.
Boles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boles misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boles misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Boles.
Nurmagomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Boles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boles has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Boles lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boles's elbow.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boles uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Boles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Charles E Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles E Boles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boles circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
Nurmagomedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Boles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov cracks Boles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Boles counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles E Boles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Boles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boles is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boles is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boles looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Boles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boles is holding on for now. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Boles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurmagomedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nurmagomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A relieved looking Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Aengus avoids it with no problem.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aengus punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aengus blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aengus lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Aengus.#T1#
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Aengus misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aengus lands with a cross.
Aengus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Aengus misses with a straight right.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Aengus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Aengus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Aengus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
Aengus throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Aengus moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aengus sprawls well. Aengus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Aengus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aengus connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aengus.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Aengus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Aengus ducked under it nicely.
Aengus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aengus sprawls well. Aengus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Aengus there.
Aengus swinging wildly here.
Caelan Aengus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.#T4#
Aengus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Aengus misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aengus scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aengus looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Aengus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aengus moves away.
Aengus connects with a nice looking jab.
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. Aengus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aengus fails to land the takedown.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Aengus. That snapped Nurmagomedov's head back.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Aengus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Aengus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Aengus's ribs.
Aengus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Aengus is rocked!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Aengus seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.#T1#
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp right that sends Aengus to the canvas! Nurmagomedov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, 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.

Event: Bellicose 109
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Bollomard throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Bollomard trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Bollomard is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bollomard passes into side.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bollomard on the ground.
Bollomard scores with punches from side control.
Bollomard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bollomard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bollomard in the domination position with Nurmagomedov hanging on.
Bollomard tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Bollomard postures up.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov's coaches at Casa Steel 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.#SUB2#
Bollomard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nurmagomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Bollomard off him but Bollomard keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Bollomard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Bollomard working away.
Bollomard working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bollomard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmagomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Bollomard off but Bollomard is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Bollomard scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Bollomard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bollomard working the ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Bollomard advances to mount. #T4#
The referee warns Nurmagomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Bollomard is landing with some decent strikes but Nurmagomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bollomard looking to finish with strikes here!
Nurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollomard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bollomard has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bollomard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bollomard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Bollomard misses with a double jab
and Bollomard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bollomard throws out the jab.
Bollomard goes for a double leg but Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurmagomedov continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Bollomard misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Bollomard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bollomard continues to drive forward.
And Bollomard tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurmagomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand. #ROC#Bollomard is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Bollomard is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bollomard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov missing with knees to the body.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bollomard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bollomard is defending well for now.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bollomard from breaking the clinch.
Bollomard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bollomard blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##BC2#
Bollomard breaks the clinch.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Bollomard throws a wild body kick that Nurmagomedov sees coming a mile off.
Bollomard misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bollomard is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Bollomard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bollomard throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Bollomard's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bollomard was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Bollomard feints a jab promting Nurmagomedov to slip. Bollomard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmagomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bollomard throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bollomard has time to react.
Bollomard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Bollomard throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Bollomard shoots in.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nurmagomedov enables Bollomard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nurmagomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bollomard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bollomard is one step ahead there.
Bollomard is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Bollomard controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bollomard's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bollomard throws an off balance right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bollomard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Bollomard fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Bollomard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Nurmagomedov. That snapped Bollomard's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Jab from Bollomard.#T1#
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Jacques Bollomard's cut even more.
Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Bollomard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollomard takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bollomard manages to circle out of the way.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.#T2#
Nurmagomedov tests Bollomard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Bollomard is quick to defend against it.
Bollomard missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bollomard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Bollomard's shoulder, as Bollomard tries to avoid the shot.
Bollomard throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Bollomard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Bollomard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nurmagomedov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Bollomard throws an elbow but Nurmagomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Bollomard off him but Bollomard keeps the position.
Bollomard misses with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bollomard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmagomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Bollomard.
I think Bollomard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
A very excited looking Jacques Bollomard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 98 - Prospects 3
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
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.#T1#
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 #TD2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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. #ROC2#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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#KD2#
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.

Event: Outlaw 21 - 145 Showdown
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Mcgregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgregor pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgregor with a body shot.
Mcgregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mcgregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mcgregor moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor looks to clinch
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Mcgregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liam Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgregor throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Mcgregor swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcgregor's waist but Mcgregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
A combination from Mcgregor does no damage.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Mcgregor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Mcgregor is working away.
Nurmagomedov working over Mcgregor with some ground and pound. Mcgregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcgregor is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Mcgregor's hands, connecting with Mcgregor's forehead.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Mcgregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgregor keeps working. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mcgregor is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcgregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Mcgregor is defending well but Nurmagomedov drives through and ends up in Mcgregor's guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Mcgregor's guard and throws a big left but Mcgregor blocks it.
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Mcgregor's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov is working Mcgregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcgregor!
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Mcgregor's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Mcgregor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Mcgregor is rocked!
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Mcgregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov loads up with a big shot that hurts Mcgregor! He's pulled Nurmagomedov in close but Nurmagomedov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mcgregor survive? More strikes from Nurmagomedov and Mcgregor is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Outlaw 16 - 145 Showdown
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Sixteen misses with a wild body shot.
Sixteen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sixteen is looking to clinch.
Sixteen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sixteen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sixteen.
Sixteen doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sixteen tries to work over Nurmagomedov's front leg with a kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Sixteen doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Sixteen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sixteen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov with a nice cross.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sixteen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Sixteen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sixteen misses the target.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sixteen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sixteen is being controlled here.
Sixteen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sixteen tries to improve position but can't.
Sixteen is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Sixteen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sixteen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sixteen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Sixteen is rocked!
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Sixteen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Sixteen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sixteen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nurmagomedov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Outlaw 10 - 205 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
McShane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but McShane is keeping busy.
McShane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McShane wants to take his opponent's back but Nurmagomedov doesn't allow it.
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
McShane looking to secure an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
McShane wants to take Nurmagomedov's back here but Nurmagomedov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but McShane has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding McShane's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
McShane looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #SUB#
McShane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurmagomedov turns into him and now he's in McShane's guard.
McShane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McShane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShane wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McShane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McShane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McShane 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.
McShane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
McShane looking for a triangle here. Nurmagomedov is fighting it but it looks tight! McShane pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nurmagomedov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Finlay McShane!
Finlay McShane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2021

#R1#
Crunch! Hendriksen slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendriksen, which made it look bad.
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?
Hendriksen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendriksen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendriksen can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendriksen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurmagomedov will feel that in the morning.
Decent striking displayed by Hendriksen there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Hendriksen ducked under it nicely.
Hendriksen lands with a shot to the body.
Hendriksen throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Hendriksen with a nice calf kick.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendriksen tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendriksen to the ground. Hendriksen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendriksen connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendriksen lands a front kick.
That kick from Hendriksen tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendriksen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hendriksen. Nurmagomedov shrugs it off though.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Hendriksen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendriksen works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Hendriksen lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendriksen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hendriksen! #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendriksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hendriksen can pounce on him.
Hendriksen jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking body kick.
Hendriksen scores with a leg kick.
Hendriksen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendriksen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Hendriksen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hendriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Hendriksen scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morten Hendriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hendriksen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendriksen throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendriksen. Hendriksen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hendriksen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hendriksen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hendriksen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendriksen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hendriksen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendriksen defends it nicely.#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid body kick from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendriksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendriksen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendriksen throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Hendriksen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Hendriksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hendriksen feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendriksen. Hendriksen obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Hendriksen.
A left lands for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendriksen lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendriksen thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Hendriksen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendriksen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendriksen lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendriksen scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendriksen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nice cross by Hendriksen.
Hendriksen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hendriksen with the inside leg kick.
Hendriksen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hendriksen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendriksen slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Hendriksen connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendriksen lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendriksen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Crunch! Hendriksen slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Hendriksen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Hendriksen throws a good cross that connects.
Hendriksen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurmagomedov will feel that in the morning.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nurmagomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hendriksen - the referee stops the clock and Nurmagomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hendriksen. Nurmagomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendriksen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Hendriksen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hendriksen continues to drive forward.
Hendriksen lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hendriksen.
Hendriksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendriksen lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Hendriksen misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short left from Hendriksen.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hendriksen won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hendriksen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendriksen digs a right hand into Nurmagomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nurmagomedov's gas tank.
Hendriksen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov can't break the clinch.
Hendriksen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.#T4#
A short right from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hendriksen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Hendriksen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Hendriksen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Hendriksen is controlling him.
Good body shot from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hendriksen cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Hendriksen on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Hendriksen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Hendriksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hendriksen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Hendriksen sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hendriksen throws a front kick that sends Nurmagomedov stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Hendriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Hendriksen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendriksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morten Hendriksen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Hendriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendriksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendriksen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendriksen works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hendriksen lands a body punch. #T1#
Hendriksen is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hendriksen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hendriksen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hendriksen gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hendriksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hendriksen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hendriksen lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendriksen lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hendriksen. #T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hendriksen.
Hendriksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendriksen lands a shot to the body.
Hendriksen lands a left hand.
A short right from Hendriksen.
A short body shot lands from Hendriksen as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendriksen lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hendriksen - that landed with a thud.
Hendriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Hendriksen works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A short left from Hendriksen.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nurmagomedov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hendriksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendriksen is defending well.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendriksen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmagomedov or not.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Hendriksen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Hendriksen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hendriksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendriksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendriksen lands an uppercut.
Hendriksen lands a body punch.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendriksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendriksen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hendriksen.
Hendriksen scores with a hook to the body.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendriksen cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot.
Hendriksen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hendriksen.
A hook to the body from Hendriksen.
A left hand lands to the body for Hendriksen.
Morten Hendriksen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendriksen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Hendriksen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendriksen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Hendriksen!

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