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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Da Jiang (ranked 18 p4p, 21 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Da Jiang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. Jiang didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Jiang misses the body punch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
I was talking to Jiang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jiang stalling in the clinch.
Jiang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Jiang.
Jiang misses with some punches.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Jiang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiang misses with the body kick
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Jiang's shoulder, as Jiang tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Jiang walks into a left hand.
Jiang blocks a jab.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang 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.
Jiang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Da Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Jiang's head but Jiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang tries to land a body kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Jiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov has Jiang up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Jiang.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang misses with a straight right.
Jiang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang tries to land a leg kick but Nurmagomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jiang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Jiang blocks the low kick.
Jiang throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Jiang against the cage.
Jiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurmagomedov pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiang counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Jiang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov just manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jiang scores with a push kick.
Jiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Jiang's head but Jiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jiang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov thows a body kick. Jiang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Jiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagomedov.
Jiang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Jiang off balance momentarily.
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov digs a right hand underneath Jiang's ribcage. Jiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 looking for a triangle but Jiang pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiang's guard.
Jiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Jiang blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Jiang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Jiang!
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a triangle here but Jiang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jiang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Jiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Jiang is having none of it.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Jiang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jiang has his feet on Nurmagomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jiang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Jiang gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Jiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Jiang misses with a right hand
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiang throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Jiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Jiang counters with a right hand to the body.
Jiang scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nurmagomedov cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiang's head backwards.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov pushes Jiang up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Jiang won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jiang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Jiang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmagomedov's efforts to push away.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jiang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jiang stalls.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jiang tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Jiang back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiang.
Jiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Jiang tries a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Jiang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jiang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Jiang 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.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiang stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nurmagomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Jiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
Jiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Nurmagomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
A big right from Jiang misses.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Jiang keeps it at a distance.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Jiang shakes it off.
Jiang lands a jab to the nose.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Jiang.
Jiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Da Jiang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jiang walks into a straight right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Jiang thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurmagomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jiang scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with a head kick.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jiang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Jiang.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jiang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurmagomedov dodges the punch combination from Jiang.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jiang motions for Nurmagomedov to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov cracks Jiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Jiang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch there but Jiang circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jiang.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Jiang's shoulder, as Jiang tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Jiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jiang throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Jiang knows he should have avoided that one.
Jiang defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Jiang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jiang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jiang moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jiang.
Nurmagomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but Jiang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jiang lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Jiang waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov works over Jiang's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiang finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Jiang throwing a counter right hand but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jiang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nurmagomedov has cracked it and Jiang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Khabib Nurmagomedov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I’m the GOAT.'.
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