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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 134 p4p, 795 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 18 p4p, 95 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Dagestan (Remix). Turban has chosen Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Efraim Turban's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Turban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turban tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working over Turban with some ground and pound. Turban looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Turban is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Turban's head.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Turban trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Turban from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turban taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turban 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 throwing shots but Turban is blocking nicely.
Turban blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Turban is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Turban is rocked!
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turban keeps working.
Turban is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turban seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov working Turban over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turban wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turban tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Turban is blocking nicely.
Turban tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov working Turban over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turban tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turban kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nurmagomedov coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turban.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
Turban misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Turban fights it but they end up in guard.
Turban is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turban defending well though.
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.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban lands with an overhand left.
Turban throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Turban avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Turban's guard and throws a big left but Turban blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Turban is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Turban keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Turban controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Turban is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Turban misses.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Turban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Turban prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turban is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns Turban into the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Turban.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Turban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Turban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Turban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Turban blocks nicely.
Turban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turban wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Turban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turban misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Turban avoids nicely.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turban trying to control the position here.
Turban 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Turban wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turban wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Turban's hands, connecting with Turban's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Turban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Turban with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Turban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
Turban is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turban is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turban.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turban breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Turban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a one two! Turban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turban momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turban slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes 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.
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Turban. Turban looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turban knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Turban is defending the strikes.
Turban is trying to work for a sweep but Nurmagomedov has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov cracks Turban with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turban takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nurmagomedov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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