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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Keller (ranked 3591 p4p, 5591 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 352 p4p, 456 weight class). Nurmagomedov has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music. Keller has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Mike Keller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keller wants the takedown. Nurmagomedov is fighting it off but Keller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov controlling Keller's posture.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Keller defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Keller with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle.
Keller trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Keller tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Keller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Keller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurmagomedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nurmagomedov tries to roll but Keller sticks to his back.
Keller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape but Keller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller controls the action.
Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Keller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Keller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
Keller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Keller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Keller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keller as he avoids it easily.
Keller looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Keller drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Keller is in close to Nurmagomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keller 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.
Keller is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Keller has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keller is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Keller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Keller wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Keller preventing the sweep.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nurmagomedov escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keller!
Keller tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Keller is staying in there.
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Keller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Keller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keller!
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Keller misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Keller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov cracks Keller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov cracks Keller with a big right hand but Keller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keller is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.
Keller taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Keller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov is working Keller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Keller is working away.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov has an Americana. Keller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nurmagomedov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nurmagomedov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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.
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