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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kwasi Kwong (ranked 316 p4p, 283 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 31 p4p, 28 weight class). Kwong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Great Gates Of Kiev. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwasi Kwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and Kwong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kwong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Kwong is defending well.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwong keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kwong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kwong is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Kwong is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kwong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Kwong with a big right hand but Kwong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwong keeps working.
Kwong tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Kwong is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kwong down.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Kwong defends.
Kwong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Kwong's head but Kwong avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Kwong struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kwong works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kwong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kwong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from Kwong's half guard. Kwong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kwong has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Kwong pushes Nurmagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Nurmagomedov.
Kwong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kwong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Kwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Kwong didn't expect that.
Kwong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwong throws a lazy body kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Kwong fights it but they end up in guard.
Kwong seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwong throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kwong. Kwong obviously looking to wear him down.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwong jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwong defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
A jab from Kwong misses.
Kwong slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Kwong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Jab by Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Kwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKwong.
Nurmagomedov tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Kwong.
Kwong throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Kwong lands with a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKwong.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Kwong throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwong pinned against the cage. Kwong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Kwong.
Kwong drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kwong as the two fighters clinch.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Kwong has him pinned against the cage.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong lands with a light punch inside.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwong lands a nice uppercut.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwong lands with a right to the head.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kwong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kwong can't fight it off and eventually Nurmagomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Kwong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kwong managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kwong connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Kwong circles away easily
and Kwong counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Kwong moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Kwong counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and Kwong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov really felt that one!
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong wants to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwong.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Kwong's head but Kwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Kwong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kwong stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kwong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
A cross from Nurmagomedov lands.
Kwong jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kwong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kwong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kwong.
Kwong has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Kwong.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kwong to the mat. Kwong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Kwong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov prevents Kwong from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kwong's head.
Kwong has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kwong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kwong trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwong 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwasi Kwong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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