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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 330 p4p, 892 weight class) and Jonathan Archer (ranked 54 p4p, 141 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dagestan (Remix). The crowd seem to be enjoying Archer's choice of entrance music: Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Archer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Archer has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Archer tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Archer from standing up.
Archer stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Archer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Archer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Archer needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Archer thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Archer seems unphased.
Archer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Archer thinking.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Archer.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer!
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Archer's head but Archer avoids it well.
Archer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Archer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Archer is rocked!
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Archer is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Archer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Archer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Archer is blocking nicely.
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 winds up and cracks Archer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Archer looks to move away, Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Archer just gets out of the way.
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Archer counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Nurmagomedov down! Archer is looking to finish but Nurmagomedov is intelligently defending himself.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Archer is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Archer from standing up.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Archer misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Archer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Archer's guard.
Archer 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov wants to stall.
Archer misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
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