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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raate Road (ranked 163 p4p, 94 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 25 p4p, 12 weight class). Road comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nurmagomedov's choice of entrance music: Dagestan (Remix). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Road takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Road avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard. Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Road. 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. Road looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nurmagomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Road wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment. Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nurmagomedov trying to control but Road is working from the bottom. Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing. Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Road's head back.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Road connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut. Road displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely. No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Road at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Road.
Nurmagomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Road digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Road's ribs. Road 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Road rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Road closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov did well to prevent Road getting side control. Road wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy. Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Road's head to control him but Road postures up.
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Road is working away from the top position though. Road trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. Nurmagomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Road is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Road throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Road's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov! Nurmagomedov is working Road over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Road 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. Road utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Road has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Road's legs - danger averted. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round. 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. Road avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Road sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nurmagomedov throws a series of strikes that have Road backpedaling.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body. Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Road throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Road throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Road counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking. Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov. This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Road tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on. Road keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Road misses its intended target. Road with a jab. Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Road ducks under and follows up with a left that Road also avoids with ease. Road works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook. Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Road counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt. Road's corner calls for a 1-2. Road obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Road moves into range and clinches up with Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Road throws a head punch that misses. Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Road fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road. Road has Nurmagomedov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Road's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Road does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand! Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Road sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Road stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov. Road changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Nurmagomedov is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it. Road throwing shots but missing, from side control. We've been hearing that Road has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Road is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Road wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nurmagomedov regains half guard, as Road was trying to land strikes. Nurmagomedov gets back to full 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. Road looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road 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 throws a looping overhand right but Road ducks down to avoid it. Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand and Road counters with a nice leg kick. Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Road. Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Road is just out of range. Road swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Road defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Road misses with a looping right. Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Road's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nurmagomedov blocks a jab. Road wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Road throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it. Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Road moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right. Road 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. Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Road connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet. Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses. Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Road manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target. Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away. Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Road was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Road lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand. Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Road throws a head kick that misses. Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Nurmagomedov misses. Road tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way. Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Road has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Road there as he acknowledges the shot. Road takes a body punch but keeps moving. Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov. A little feinted left hand from Road on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. Road throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown. Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Road slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Road throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Road shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Road slips the punch. Road swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt and Road counters with a right hand to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Road scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Road sits in half guard. Road is nestled in close to Nurmagomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Road not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Road. Road looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmagomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Raate Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Road trying to control the pace. Nurmagomedov 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.
Raate Road clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut. That's time! Road's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Road with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut. Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Road counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Road misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Road throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Road finishes the takedown easily into guard. Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Road in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Road postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it. Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Road stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Road wants it to stay on the feet. Road lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt and Road cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Road. Nurmagomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road. Nurmagomedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nurmagomedov needs to keep his hands up - Road had a free shot at his head there. Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Road feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. Raate Road has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose. Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Road is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Road circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Road on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Road throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily. Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Road throws a head kick that misses. Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body. It looked like Road wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Road lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts. Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Road counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt. Road tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Road is trying to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Road looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road had his way with Khabib Nurmagomedov in that 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! This is the final round! Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back. Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target. Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Road. Road lands a nice shot that snaps Nurmagomedov's head back.
Road takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Road misses with a wild body shot. Road misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov shoots in but Road avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Road avoids it well. Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Road is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A big left from Road misses. Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses. Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Road. Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Road looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Road on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Road takes one on the button. Road fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range. The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Road scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Road attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside. Road shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Road's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy. Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. Road looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Road's hands. Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left. Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Road manages to avoid it. Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov catches Road with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Road looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Road at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Road was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov. Road dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Road goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Road slips the punch. Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back. Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Road counters with an outside leg kick.
Road scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Road. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Road lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov. Road seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Road went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Road throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Road defends it well. Nurmagomedov jabs Road to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nurmagomedov punishes Road's body with a nice straight punch. Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt and Road cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nurmagomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Road lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raate Road. Well Road has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46 Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road! Raate Road retains his welterweight title! Raate Road decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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