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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seemah Feet (ranked 223 p4p, 296 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 31 p4p, 41 weight class). Feet comes to the cage accompanied by Footsteps (Go Higher). Nurmagomedov has chosen Dagestan (Remix) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seemah Feet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Feet counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Feet thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Feet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Feet bucks up and tries to throw Nurmagomedov off but instead Nurmagomedov has got his back!
Feet rolls, trying to escape but Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position.
Nurmagomedov has Feet flattened out and is raining down punches.
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 is trying to control but Feet is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Feet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Feet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov working over Feet with some ground and pound. Feet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feet defending well though.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Feet wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov distracts Feet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Feet's guard and throws a big left but Feet blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet 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 Feet has Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Nurmagomedov passes Feet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Feet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feet.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Feet's brow.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Feet looking to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feet throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet counters with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Feet's shoulder, as Feet tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Feet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Feet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Feet's guard.
Feet 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.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Feet tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feet is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Feet tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Feet trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Feet is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Feet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feet flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Feet is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura but Feet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagomedov to get the leverage.
Feet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Feet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Feet moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and bounces Feet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nurmagomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nurmagomedov has escaped and now he's on top!
Feet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Feet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Feet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Feet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Feet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov stalks Feet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Feet's face. Feet staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feet misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Feet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Feet is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Feet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feet manages to get to full guard.
Feet working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov working over Feet with some ground and pound. Feet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Feet has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feet tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Feet is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Feet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feet is on top in guard.
Feet wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Feet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Khabib Nurmagomedov just about did enough to take it.
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.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feet looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Feet rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Feet misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov stuns Feet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab
and Feet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Feet finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Feet closes the distance and clinches.
Feet lands a left hand.
Feet misses with a punch to the body.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Feet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet lands a shoulder strike.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feet is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Feet down to the mat. Feet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Feet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Feet's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Feet moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feet moves away.
Feet moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Feet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurmagomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
Feet stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Feet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Feet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feet throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Feet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Feet looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Feet's ribcage but misses.
Feet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feet.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feet was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Feet counters with a head kick.
Feet takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Feet slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Feet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurmagomedov's knee momentarily.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Feet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Feet counters with a left to the body.
Feet just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Feet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Feet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
Seemah Feet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Feet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Seemah Feet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Feet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Feet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Feet instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Feet as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Feet misses with a punch to the body.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feet gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feet.
Feet lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov works on Feet's body with a couple of short punches.
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Feet lands with a short shot to the head.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Feet presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Feet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seemah Feet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Feet as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feet.
Feet misses with the head strike.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Feet forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Feet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Feet.
Feet pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feet scores with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seemah Feet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new welterweight champion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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