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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 13 p4p, 25 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
Bloodaxe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodaxe jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bloodaxe 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodaxe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodaxe working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloodaxe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Bloodaxe's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloodaxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Bloodaxe is keeping the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Bloodaxe's brow.
Bloodaxe can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bloodaxe from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Bloodaxe's attempts to control the position.
Bloodaxe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bloodaxe trying to control here.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Bloodaxe defends it.
Bloodaxe manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bloodaxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Bloodaxe keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Bloodaxe is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Bloodaxe keeps moving.
Bloodaxe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodaxe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodaxe is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bloodaxe!
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nurmagomedov working Bloodaxe over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bloodaxe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
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.
Bloodaxe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Bloodaxe is having none of it.
Bloodaxe is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Bloodaxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Bloodaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Bloodaxe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bloodaxe is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Nurmagomedov prevents Bloodaxe from improving his position.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Bloodaxe's temple.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Bloodaxe's hands, connecting with Bloodaxe's forehead.
Bloodaxe is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Bloodaxe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Nurmagomedov is trying to break free.
Bloodaxe working for a choke but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Bloodaxe doesn't have the hooks in and Nurmagomedov manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloodaxe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Bloodaxe's legs - danger averted.
Bloodaxe is breathing heavily.
Bloodaxe has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bloodaxe pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov works over Bloodaxe with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nurmagomedov cracks Bloodaxe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe feints a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurmagomedov pushes Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodaxe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloodaxe trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Bloodaxe is controlling well.
Bloodaxe moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bloodaxe controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bloodaxe pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Bloodaxe is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloodaxe can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Bloodaxe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bloodaxe pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Bloodaxe keeps him under control.
Bloodaxe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bloodaxe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Bloodaxe from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Bloodaxe defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bloodaxe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nurmagomedov's body to avoid the submission. Nurmagomedov has instead reached around Bloodaxe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nurmagomedov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Khabib Nurmagomedov said 'I think Gunnar should retire.'.
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