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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ali Nurmagomedov (ranked 5301 p4p, 3485 weight class) and Cocaine McSniffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cocaine McSniffer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSniffer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McSniffer - that will leave a mark!
McSniffer scores with a nice body kick.
McSniffer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McSniffer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McSniffer.
Nurmagomedov clinches.
McSniffer lands a right hand.
McSniffer can't break the clinch.
McSniffer lands a nice elbow.
McSniffer misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from McSniffer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSniffer is trying to force a seperation but Nurmagomedov has the dominant position.
McSniffer has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.
McSniffer lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSniffer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McSniffer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McSniffer throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov forces McSniffer back against the cage and clinches.
McSniffer misses with a knee strike.
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around McSniffer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov cracks McSniffer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McSniffer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McSniffer looks winded!
McSniffer is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSniffer wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is dominant here and he's now got McSniffer's back!
Nurmagomedov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for McSniffer to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McSniffer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McSniffer is trying to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov working for a choke but McSniffer is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McSniffer wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSniffer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McSniffer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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 scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McSniffer is looking for a way out.
Nurmagomedov tightening his grip on McSniffer, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ali Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
McSniffer throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSniffer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but McSniffer holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSniffer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmagomedov's efforts to push away.
McSniffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSniffer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McSniffer lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but McSniffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Nurmagomedov backs off McSniffer throws a huge counter combo but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it all.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
McSniffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McSniffer.
McSniffer is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
McSniffer tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McSniffer swivels and escapes.
McSniffer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McSniffer tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from McSniffer.
McSniffer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McSniffer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ali Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSniffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSniffer throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McSniffer did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to McSniffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McSniffer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSniffer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McSniffer for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cocaine McSniffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSniffer throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
McSniffer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurmagomedov is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
McSniffer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSniffer thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on McSniffer's shoulder, as McSniffer tries to avoid the shot.
McSniffer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McSniffer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cocaine McSniffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McSniffer throws a combination. Nurmagomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged McSniffer in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McSniffer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McSniffer lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSniffer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSniffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but McSniffer stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSniffer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McSniffer is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSniffer has his back to the cage.
McSniffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSniffer can't break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch.
McSniffer lands a front kick.
McSniffer swinging wildly here.
Cocaine McSniffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSniffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
McSniffer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from McSniffer.
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. McSniffer is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McSniffer's guard against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wanted to stand there but McSniffer had control of the position.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McSniffer's head.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McSniffer, pushing him back against the cage.
McSniffer can't break the clinch.
Ali Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSniffer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSniffer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSniffer moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
A punch combination from McSniffer misses.
McSniffer tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
McSniffer is looking to control Nurmagomedov's arms but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSniffer has his back to the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
McSniffer is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
McSniffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSniffer wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ali Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Nurmagomedov!
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