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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 37 p4p, 163 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 5 p4p, 21 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Matikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Matikainen also avoids with ease.
Matikainen with a jab.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Nurmagomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matikainen throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands the left hand.
Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov prevents Matikainen from escaping the position.
Matikainen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Matikainen prevents Nurmagomedov from moving into mount.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Matikainen is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov is working Matikainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Matikainen taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Matikainen is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Matikainen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Matikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matikainen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Matikainen tries to move into range but Nurmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov clinches up against the cage.
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass to mount but Matikainen is defending the position.
Nurmagomedov stops Matikainen from getting back to his feet.
Matikainen taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov stops Matikainen from getting back to his feet.
Matikainen kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet.
Matikainen throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Matikainen shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurmagomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nurmagomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Matikainen from standing up.
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.
Matikainen stands and steps away. Nurmagomedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Jab by Nurmagomedov.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Nurmagomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Matikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matikainen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Matikainen defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Matikainen sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Matikainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matikainen sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Nurmagomedov clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matikainen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Matikainen should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen misses the body punch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Matikainen.
Jab by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Matikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov feints and as Matikainen raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matikainen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Matikainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen tries to move into range but Nurmagomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Matikainen's ribs.
A nice combination there by Nurmagomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range and Matikainen settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I’m the GOAT.'.
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